Food service worker

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LARRY BACKLUND

*****************@*****.*** 206-***-**** Shoreline, WA 98133

Experienced Food Service Manager with a proven track record of overseeing and optimizing food service operations. Proficient in managing staff, inventory, and budgets to ensure efficient and profitable operations. Skilled in maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service. Menu pricing

Sanitation standards

Menu development

Event planning proficiency

Compass One Seattle, WA

Receiving Products for a Catering Unit

04/2017 - Current

Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.

Trained new employees to perform duties.

Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.

Serve Safe Certificate

Compass One Hero

Gull Academy

Mental health first aid certified

Monitored employee performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.

Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties. Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, achieving cost-effective arrangements without compromising quality.

Established relationships with local vendors for purchasing fresh ingredients.

Utilized technology to streamline catering operations, implementing software for scheduling, customer management, and inventory control. Developed customized menus in collaboration with chefs, accommodating dietary restrictions and client preferences.

Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms for supplies needed.

Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.

Worked with chefs to prepare custom menus, special meals, and featured beverages.

Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers. Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers, and popularity of items.

Summary

Skills

Experience

Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.

Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe environment for staff and clients.

Managed financial aspects of catering operations, including budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking.

Implemented rigorous quality control procedures to maintain high standards in food preparation and presentation.

Implemented cost-saving measures without compromising quality or quantity of products served.

Managed inventory control, ensuring availability of necessary supplies while minimizing waste and reducing costs.

Ordered supplies for the catering unit in a timely manner to ensure adequate stock levels.

Ensured compliance with health codes, safety regulations, and sanitation standards.

Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality. Inspected facilities regularly ensuring they are clean and properly maintained.

Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing. Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, vendors, and venue managers, fostering a network of partners.

Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.

Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently. Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Gull Academy Seattle, WA

Catering And Cafe Prociders

08/2021

Education and Training

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