Experience

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  White's Food Service Consultant, LLC

  • Marietta, GA

  • CEO/OWNER

    • Oct 2011 - Present
    • Marietta, GA

    White's Food Service Consulting, LLC was created to provide quality multiple level food services. We specialize in catering, event planning, culinary training, ServSafe® training classes for the National Restaurant Association, contract and management services. Our goal is to provide a holistic approach to your food service needs. We are professionally trained with over 20 years of experience in the food service industry. We offer competitive pricing, outstanding customer service and a keen eye to detail.

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  Chartwells K12 School Food Service

  • Panama City, Florida Area

  • Director of Operations

    • 2012 - 2015
    • Panama City, Florida Area

    Currently managing a school district with 34 public schools; with annual sales of $9.3 million dollars.Providing daily service to over 24k students and staff, while directing a team consisting of over 250 employees.Responsible for increase participation district wide 2% year over year.Implemented the School Breakfast Vending Machine in our district.Successfully guided and passed the Coordinated Review Effort (CRE) from the Florida State Department.Implementation of new USDA compliances pertaining to National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs.Compliant Menu Development.Responsible for training and development of team members on food cost, inventory controlls, sanitation standards, company and client procedures, customer service and daily operations.Web page manager and Nutrislice Application administrator.Manage Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Summer Food Service Programs and After School Snack Programs and Supper Programs.

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  Sodexo Corporate Services Assurant Atlanta Campus

  • General Manager

    • Oct 2008 - Oct 2011

    Managed sales volume of $1.7 MillionReduced labor cost 5% Year Over Year (YOY), reduced food cost 7.5% YOY 2009, 2010.Implemented cashless system that reduced theft.Increased catering sales volume YOY by 6%, 2009, 2010Increased customer service satisfaction scores 20% YOY 2009, 2010Directed staff successfully through National Sanitation Foundation external audits. Achieved 95% pass rate. Was awarded a new 5 year contract due to my strong client retention / client relations skills. Liaison to Local Health Departments for compliance in maintaining the highest sanitation standards.Introduced client to sustainability programs that where implemented.

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  Sodexo School Service Atlanta Public Schools

  • General Manager/Operations Manager

    • Jul 2005 - Oct 2008

    Managed sales volume of $22 Million and guided successful daily operations of 91 public schools.Reduced cost district wide by 3% in 2005, 2.5% in 2006, 4% in 2007, and 2% in 2008Implemented cost saving initiatives' that reduced the deficit YOY from 2005 - 2008 Exceeded profit budget targets by 25% and increased breakfast participation district wide 4% Provided daily service to over 50,000 students and staff while directing a management team that consisting of over 480 employees. Coordinated and managed equipment repairs, pest services, and kitchen operation standards. Liaison to Local Health Departments for compliance in maintaining the sanitation standards.Managed and coordinated training and development of staff members.Guided staff through a successful re-bid process, securing an additional 5 year contract.Increased parent participation in school lunch by 23 % through initiatives that encouraged parental support.Directed staff successfully through all National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) external audits. Achieving a 3 year 100% pass ratio for Atlanta Public Schools.Leveraged successful creation of the first Vendor Scholarship Fund Drive, raising over $8K

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  Sodexo School Services Atlanta Public School

  • Area Manager

    • Feb 2004 - Jul 2005

    Managed food cost and inventory controls. Responsible for training and development of team of over 80 employees on sanitation standards, company procedures, food preparation, customer service and daily operations.Managed 17 schools, developed and sustained professional relationships with principals, staff and parents.Working knowledge of USDA regulations and guidelines.Implementation of compliances pertaining to National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs.Monthly food safety and physical safety auditing.Labor management and documentation control of payroll system.Developed team members to position themselves for promotion opportunities.Implementation of special programs to increase participation and revenue opportunities.

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  Sodexo School Services Chicago Public School

  • Area Manager

    • May 2000 - Feb 2004

    Provided Training and development for a team of over 120 employees on sanitation standards, company policies, district policies, food preparation, customer service and operations of a food service establishment.Managed 16 schools, Developed and sustained professional relationships with principals and staff.Responsible for inventory controls and ordering processes.Implemented monthly food safety and physical safety auditing practices.

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  Pizzeria Uno's

  • Assistant Manager

    • Aug 1999 - May 2000

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  ARAMARK Correctional Services

  • Food Services Director

    • Jan 1995 - Aug 1999

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  NC Dept. of Corrections

  • Correctional Food Supervisor

    • Mar 1993 - Jan 1995

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  Kroger's Grocery Store

  • Deli Clerk

    • Jun 1986 - Mar 1993