April Booker
Orange, TX ***** 409-***-**** *********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Dedicated and outgoing foodservice clerical specialist professional with a history of meeting company goals, utilizing consistent and organized practices.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Experienced Worker, Manager, and Administrative Assistant with over 12 years of experience in Child Nutrition.
Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Work efficiently and effectively in a face paced environment SKILLS
WORK
HISTORY
Problem Solving
Coaching and Mentoring
Team Building
Conflict Negotiation
Verbal and Written Communication
Detail Oriented
Food and Kitchen Safety
Team Leadership
Goal Establishment
Records Management
Administrative ability
Staff Development
Proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office
Strong Communication
CHILD NUTRITION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 10/2018 to CURRENT West Orange-Cove CISD Orange, TX
Provide general administrative functions including greeting/referring/assisting visitors, customers, staff, or others
Preparing documents and reports, compiling records, scheduling meetings, organizing, and maintaining information, coordinating calendars, travel, analyzing data including budgetary expenditures.
Assist child nutrition director with procurement research and acquisition.
Submit and follow up on maintenance requests and repairs.
Submit Accuclaim report for federal and state reimbursements.
Annually, update and submit applications for federal feeding programs.
Organize and maintain yearly reports and audits documentation for the program.
Process dietary restrictions needed from school to vendor.
Complete and maintain employee and new hire paperwork, including, but not limited to updating personnel files and training records.
Work alongside the Director to close month-end invoices for federal and state reimbursements.
Assist with staff training and development.
CAFETERIA MANAGER 08/2013-10/2018
West Orange-Stark Elementary School Orange, TX
● Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen to ensure high levels of productivity, quality, food, and kitchen safety.
● Trained and managed staff on USDA regulations, point of sale (POS) system, recipes, production records, food, and kitchen safety.
● Worked closely with CN Director to ensure recipes were complaint with USDA regulations
● Managed food cost by adhering to weekly budget, managing inventory, and portion control.
● Placed orders, received and put-up food deliveries.
● Fostered positive relationships between students, parents, school staff, and food service staff.
● Maintained daily production records, temperature logs, sales, and waste reports.
● Worked with CN Director to implement Breakfast In the Classroom (BIC)
● Assisted with interviewing and provided recommendations for hiring as needed.
● Provided direction to front line staff to maintain food safety standards, meal quality, and nutritional standards for students.
● Developed innovative ways to encourage meal participation and reduce waste
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Cafeteria Worker 02/2010 to 07/2013
West Orange-Stark High School Orange, TX
● Washed, peeled, and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
● Follow recipes and complete production records daily.
● Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
● Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
● Properly count, claim reimbursable meals, and take payment for meals, beverages, and snacks in cash.
● Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
● Follow all safety and proper food handling procedures according to HACCP standards.
GENERAL MANAGER 03/2001 to 01/2005
Sonic Drive In Orange, TX
● Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
● Drove yearly business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
● Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
● Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
● Set, enforce and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
● Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
● Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions, and forecast needs.
● Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
● Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
● Reduced corporate risk by managing various processes and controlling inventory levels.
● Organized budgets and oversaw P&Ls to achieve consistent margin targets to stay on track with growth plans.
● Directed successful operational turnaround and eliminate debt. EDUCATION Lamar State College Orange, Orange, TX 1996-1997 & 2004 High School Diploma 05/1996
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD, Orange, TX
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