Kris Almsted
Plum City, WI **761
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OBJECTIVE I am a result oriented professional with administrative, operations, and management experience. I am experienced in operations, sales, supervision, accounting, payroll, budgeting, employee development, inventory control, purchasing and public relations. I have excellent inter-personal skills, and a team player; have the ability to work on all levels of an organization, trouble shooting and problem solving abilities. I am computer literate, proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, applications and use of the internet.
EXPERIENCE October 2018 – Present Gable Pines Senior Living Vadnais Heights, MN Director of Culinary Services, Gable Pines Senior Living
• Oversee day to day operations in campus Dining
• Train employees and created new concepts
• Built strong and stable team of 20 + employees
• Menu and Concept Development
October 2017 – October 2018 Iowa Fire Equipment Company Hopkins, MN Shop/Service Manager, IFEC
• Oversee day to day operations
• Train employees and complete service work
• Install new Fire Equipment
October 2007 – 2017 Annabell’s Catering Plum City, WI Catering Sales Director-Executive Chef-Operations Director
• Work directly with Clients to plan each event.
• Custom Design each Menu to fit the needs of the client.
• Oversee all Food Service Operations-Ordering, Inventory, Food Cost Control
• Work weekly with brokers and distributors to find best quality/priced product. April 2014 – October 2016 Episcopal Church Home St. Paul, MN Director of Culinary Services, Episcopal Church Home
• Oversee 17 day to day operations in campus Dining
• Train employees and created new concepts
• Built strong and stable team of 80 + employees
• Opened a new 45 million dollar addition
• Menu and Concept Development
May 2007– April 2014 A’viands Food & Services Management Roseville, MN Regional Purchasing Support Manager/Consultant
• Work directly with District Managers, Food Service Directors and onsite Chef to assist in purchasing the best quality product at the best price.
• Purchasing Support in all 4 segments (Healthcare, K-12, Education Business Dining, Corrections)
• Work daily with brokers and distributors to find best quality/priced producuts
• Director of Culinary Services at The Homestead at Rochester
• Chef Manager Deer Crest, Red Wing, MN
EDUCATION 1991-1993 Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI
• Associate in Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts
• ACA Culinary Instructor
CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS 1993 – Outstanding Student of the Year Award
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