Experience

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  Morrison Healthcare

  • El Paso, Texas, United States

  • Director Of Dining Services

    • May 2022 - Dec 2022
    • El Paso, Texas, United States

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  Revolution Foods

  • El Paso, Texas, United States

  • Area Operations Manager

    • Sep 2018 - May 2022
    • El Paso, Texas, United States

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  Valley Services, Inc.

  • El Paso, Texas Area

  • Food Service Director

    • Oct 2013 - Apr 2019
    • El Paso, Texas Area

    Food Services Director for the Senior Citizen Meals on Wheels Program for El Paso, Texas.

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  EL PASO EDUCATION INITIATIVE INC

  • El Paso, Texas, United States

  • DIRECTOR of Food and Nutrition Services

    • Jul 2012 - Oct 2014
    • El Paso, Texas, United States

    - As the senior most person in charge of the food service operation I implemented multi-entrée food options for breakfast and lunch.- In my time at the district I turned a deficit balance into a positive balance where the operation became self-sustained without a burden to the school districts operating budget.- The school district was made up of 3 sites and as the director I wore many hats from cooking, to serving to registering transactions.

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  SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence

  • Clint, Texas, United States

  • Director

    • Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
    • Clint, Texas, United States

    - Director of expanding the food operation from 2 schools to a total of 13 schools.- Rolled out and trained managers and personnel in the effective implementation of food venue concepts to enhance the school student dining experience.- In charge of managing and nutritionally analyzing menus for USDA Breakfast and Lunch Programs.- Rolled out breakfast in the classroom implementation to include training and service expectations.

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  AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • Greater Phoenix Area

  • Food & Nutrition Services Director

    • May 2003 - Jun 2011
    • Greater Phoenix Area

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  Sodexo Live!

  • France
  • Hospitality
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • General Manager

    • Aug 2001 - May 2003

    Senior most person in charge of the operations in charge of running the school food service operations which consisted of 15 schools made up of 13 ele-middle schools, and 2 high schools.- In charge of 15 managers who produced and served meals at their respective school.- I managed 150 employees.- I assisted in the design of kitchens of new schools implemented designs to address the shortcomings of previously built kitchens in the older schools. Those included adding storage space for USDA commodity foods, frozen and dried

  • General Manager

    • Jul 1999 - Aug 2001

    senior most person in charge of the operations in charge of running the school food service operations which consisted of 9 schools made up of 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 high school.- The food operations was based out of one central kitchen that was located at the High School. All food produced was distributed from the central kitchen.- I assisted in the design of a new central kitchen in a new elementary school. I conveyed my ideas to an architect consultant who took my ideas to design and build the new kitchen.

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  Sodexo-Marriot School Services

  • Tempe, Arizona, United States

  • Food Service Manager

    • Oct 1997 - Jul 1999
    • Tempe, Arizona, United States

    Assisted in the management of 26 schools made up of elementary and middle schools.- Elementary Schools offered 2 choices for breakfast and 3 choices for lunch. Middle Schools offered 2 choices for breakfast and 5 choices for lunch.- Responsible for safety and food safety compliance, customer service training, and effective training for the implementation of school services concepts.

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  Marriott International

  • Tempe, Arizona, United States

  • Food Service Manager

    • Jul 1994 - Jul 1999
    • Tempe, Arizona, United States

    Managed the Student Memorial Union Board Cafeteria (Union Square). This operation served 300 students for breakfast, 600 students for lunch and 700 students for dinner. There were up to 7 different cuisine concepts that were offered at these cafeterias. Mexican, Italian, Pizza, Burger Bar, Salad Bar, Comfort Food and Vegan.Managed the Food Retail Operations of the Student Memorial Union of Arizona State University.

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  The University of Texas at El Paso

  • El Paso, Texas, United States

  • Manager of Food Services

    • Aug 1981 - Jul 1994
    • El Paso, Texas, United States

    - Designed, developed menu and concept and oversaw construction of three eating venues. Two in the student union and one in a board operation that was converted to retail. - Managed retail operations of the Student Union Building to include 3 food venues, 1 C-Store and Vending Carts.- Managed the concessions operation of the University in all special event venues.- Identified, developed, and trained non-profit groups to efficiently operate concession stands. Focused on servings safe food with great customer service and fast speed of service