Food Service Nutrition Services

La'Deshia Harrington

Food Service Manager

618-***-**** ********@*****.*** Ofallon, Illinois 62269 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Director of Nutrition Services with a track record of overseeing budgets, managing staffing and enforcing nutritional standards. Skilled in menu development, dietary analysis, and promoting health. A team leader focused on collaboration and multitasking, with a strong commitment to professionalism and reliability. SKILLS

Health Promotion Menu development Dietary Analysis Nutrition expertise Menu Planning Teamwork and Collaboration Multitasking Time Management Reliability Money Handling Team Leadership Professionalism

EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION SERVICES, Fairview Heights, IL Opaa, March 2023-Present

• Estimated food and beverage consumption to determine purchasing requirements.

• Maintained food and equipment inventories to support business demand.

• Counted money and made bank deposits.

Coached and mentored staff members in professional development activities such as goal setting, problem solving, decision making, communication skills.

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• Monitored budgets and payroll records to verify authorization of expenditures.

• Reviewed menus and analyzed recipes to assess labor and overhead costs.

• Oversaw ordering supplies needed for daily operations ensuring availability when required. Promoted a safe work environment through training on proper handling techniques of equipment used in kitchen areas.

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• Scheduled and received deliveries and verified goods received against paperwork.

• Established and enforced nutritional standards for dining establishments, based on accepted industry standards.

• Monitored food preparation and presentation to enforce adherence to portion sizes and quality standards.

• Managed day-to-day operations of Nutrition Services department, including budgeting and staffing. Assessed staffing needs and recruited staff, using methods such as newspaper advertisements and attendance at job fairs.

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• Maintained accurate records related to inventory control, purchasing transactions and meal preparation costs.

• Coordinated kitchen workflow to optimize supply usage and preparation time.

• Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.

• Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion.

• Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.

FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR, Belleville, IL

Compass Group, May 2022-February 2024

• Evaluated employee performance regularly and provided feedback for improvement opportunities. Assessed nutritional needs of patients, plan special menus, supervised assembly of regular and special diet trays and oversaw delivery of food trolleys to hospital patients.

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• Ensured all safety regulations were met according to local health codes and standards.

• Managed daily scheduling of food service personnel while ensuring compliance with labor laws.

• Performed cash register reconciliations at the end of each shift to verify accuracy of sales transactions.

• Enforced sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.

• Trained workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures. Performed personnel actions, such as hiring and firing staff, providing employee orientation, and training and conducting supervisory activities, such as creating work schedules and organizing employee time sheets.

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• Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.

GROUP HOME SUPERVISOR, Florissant, Mo

Marygrove, November 2019-May 2022

• Inspected work environment for health and safety hazards and reported findings to manager. Provided direct service and support to individuals and clients, such as handling referral for child advocacy issues, conducting needs evaluation, and resolving complaints.

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Collaborated with other professionals such as social workers, therapists, psychiatrists. to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

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• Conducted assessments to identify areas of need for each client, then developed individualized plans accordingly.

• Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.

• Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible. FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, Lebanon, IL

Sodexo, October 2009-May 2020

• Counted money and made bank deposits.

• Ensured compliance with local health regulations related to food safety standards.

• Established procedures for receiving deliveries from vendors in order to maintain freshness of products.

• Managed ordering, stocking, and inventory of food and beverages to ensure optimal customer service.

• Created specialty dishes and developed recipes to be used in dining facilities. Managed daily food service operations including staff scheduling, customer service, inventory control, and meal preparation.

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• Maintained accurate records of all purchases, sales, and daily transactions.

• Organized special events such as banquets and catering services for clients. Negotiated and maintained contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and quality of goods.

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EDUCATION

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Cahokia, IL

Cahokia High School, May 1996

CERTIFICATIONS

• Serve Safe

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