Teresa Marie Bowen
Hampton, Virginia 23669
757-***-**** - Cell
OBJECTIVE:
To acquire a position is foodservice that will utilize my extensive institutional experience, and will provide opportunities for advancement.
Qualifications:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and organizational abilities.
Ability to use food service equipment.
High Standards of personal cleanliness and punctuality.
Exceptionally motivated and willing to work.
EXPERIENCE: -
Nansemond Point Rehab and Nursing – Suffolk, Virginia – Food Service Director
Nov. 24 – April 25
Supervise and training of new staff.
Menu planning and special function menus.
Inventory and ordering of food and supplies
Hiring and discipline of staff.
Organization of staff and kitchen systems.
Care planning and MDS assessments on residents.
Payroll for Dietary Department.
Williamsburg Post Acute & Rehab Center – Williamsburg, Virginia, Food Service Director
(July 23 – April 24)
Supervise and training of new staff.
Menu planning and special function menus.
Inventory and ordering of food and supplies
Hiring and discipline of staff.
Organization of staff and kitchen systems.
Care planning and MDS assessments on residents.
Payroll for Dietary Department.
Coliseum Convalescent and Rehab Center – Hampton, Virginia. Food Service Director
(July 2020 – July 23)
Supervise and training of new staff.
Menu planning and special function menus.
Inventory and ordering of food and supplies
Hiring and discipline of staff.
Organization of staff and kitchen systems.
Staff Scheduling
Riverside Convalescent Center – Smithfield, Virginia. Food Service Director (December 2000 – 2020)
Supervise and training of new staff.
Menu planning and special function menus.
Inventory and ordering of food and supplies
Hiring and discipline of staff.
Organization of staff and kitchen systems.
Care planning and MDS assessments on residents.
Payroll for Dietary Department.
Warwick Forest Retirement Community – Newport News, Virginia. Food Service Director (October 1996 – December 2000)
Supervise and training of staff and new employees.
Menu planning and special function menus.
Inventory and ordering of food and supplies.
Hiring and discipline of staff.
Organization of staff and kitchens systems.
Newport News Baptist Retirement Community- Newport News, Virginia.
Dietary Supervisor (February 1996- October 1996)
Responsibilities and duties include:
Supervising food preparation and training employees.
Assisting the Foodservice Director in meal planning and product ordering.
Assisting in scheduling employees.
Assisting the Foodservice Director in planning menus for special functions.
Helping and supporting in other areas as needed.
The Gourmet Market – Newport News, Virginia. Deli Clerk (August 1995 – February 1996)
Responsibilities and duties include:
Providing excellent customer service.
Preparing deli trays and catering special occasions.
Providing customers with extensive product knowledge.
Assisting the department manager with product orders and monthly inventories.
Preparing food as requested for customers.
Warwick Forest Retirement Community – Newport News, Virginia. Server/Cook
(1996-1995)
Responsibilities and duties include:
Serving resident meals.
Preparing daily meals.
Maintaining cleanliness and stocking duty station.
Skytop Lodge – Skytop, Pennsylvania. Pantry Chef (February 1995-May 1995)
Responsibilities and duties include:
Working with Chef and cooks to prepare daily buffets and entrees.
Preparing all cold hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, and entrée salads.
Assisting Chef in planning daily menus.
Maintaining cleanliness and stocking duty station.
Newport News Baptist Retirement Community – Newport News, Virginia. Dietary Supervisor (January 1985-July 1994)
Responsibilities and duties include:
Supervising food preparation and training employees.
Assisting the Foodservice Director in meal planning and product ordering.
Assisting in the scheduling of employees.
Assisting the Foodservice Director in planning menus for special occasions.
Helping and supporting in other areas as needed.
EDUCATION:
Completed ServSafe Certification on February 2012 (5-year certification
Member of Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals since May 2001
Completed the Foodservice Sanitation and Supervisors Training and Certification Program – Thomas Nelson Community College, November 1992.
Completed the Dietary Managers Course & Food Protection – The University of Florida, October 1992.
Completed the Introduction to Computers Course (Word Perfect 6.0 and Lotus 1, 2, 3) Christopher Newport University, October 1996.
A 1982 Graduate of Denbigh High School, Newport News, Virginia.
REFERENCES and further information available upon request.