Aleta Ketchum
Sonora
Summary
Professional food service leader with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven track record in managing kitchen operations, optimizing inventory, and ensuring top-quality customer service. Skilled in staff training, menu planning, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, flexibility, and a results-driven approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
Columbia Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented menu plans aligned with nutritional guidelines and budget constraints.
- Supervised daily food preparation, ensuring quality standards and compliance with health regulations.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food safety protocols and efficient cooking techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing supply chain processes for cost-effective operations.
- Established partnerships with local vendors to enhance ingredient sourcing and reduce costs.
- Analyzed student feedback to adjust menu offerings, improving meal satisfaction rates.
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for students.
Child Care Director
Senior Youth Partnership
06.2001 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to enhance child development and learning outcomes.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in childcare environment.
- Mentored and trained staff on best practices for child engagement and supportive learning strategies.
- Fostered partnerships with families to create a community-oriented atmosphere for children's growth.
- Coordinated staff schedules and resource allocation to optimize operational workflows within the facility.
- Conducted regular assessments of staff performance, providing constructive feedback to drive professional development.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Paraprofessional
Columbia Elementary School
09.2015 - 08.2021
- Assisted teachers in implementing curriculum and classroom activities
- Supported individual student needs through personalized instruction and guidance
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and educators
- Monitored student progress and behavior to ensure a positive learning environment
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective lesson delivery
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sonora Union High School
Sonora, Ca06-1995
Skills
- Menu planning
- Food safety compliance
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Vendor partnerships
- Nutritional guidelines
- Sanitation standards
- Regulatory compliance
- Ordering and purchasing
- Food presentation
- Meal planning
- Allergen awareness
- Menu development
- Waste reduction
- Recipe creation
- Health inspections
- Nutrition
- Portioning
- Food safety control
- Foodservice recordkeeping
Certification
Food Protection Manager
Timeline
Food Service Director
Columbia Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Columbia Elementary School
09.2015 - 08.2021
Child Care Director
Senior Youth Partnership
06.2001 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Sonora Union High School