Christine Shreve
Akron, OH
Summary
In charge of any and all food services inside County Jail. Inmate meals, officer/staff meals, two different specialty food ordering programs for inmates and all vending machines in the building. Tracked and billed for all five food operations. Maintained a full hired staff and trustee/ inmate staff as well. Maintain a safe and sanitized kitchen according to Health Department regulations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
Aramark Correctional Services
08.2004 - 03.2025
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Developed a strong team atmosphere within the kitchen staff, enhancing productivity and employee retention rates.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed strategies for minimizing waste during food preparation processes by utilizing proper portioning techniques and reusing ingredients when appropriate.
- Implemented a system for tracking inventory levels accurately, preventing shortages or overstock situations that could impact service quality.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills and knowledge of food safety procedures.
- Increased employee engagement by fostering positive relationships among team members and addressing concerns proactively.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for food service employees, promoting professional growth and development opportunities.
- Provided ongoing mentorship and coaching to kitchen staff members, fostering professional growth while maintaining a positive workplace environment.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Assisted in marketing efforts for special events or promotions to drive increased revenue for the food service department.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts with suppliers, reducing food waste, and streamlining operations when possible.
- Developed strategies to improve food service levels for busy facility handling Number meals each day.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
Education
None - General Studies
University of Akron
Akron, OH1995
Diploma - General Studies
Ellet High School
Akron, OH.06.1989
Skills
Maintain staffing
Book keeping
Inventory
Menu retention
Payroll
Problem solving
Health department protocol
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
Serve Safe Manager edition
Serve Safe Allergions
First Aid training/ Fire Safety training
Self Defense Training
Timeline
Food Service Director
Aramark Correctional Services
08.2004 - 03.2025
None - General Studies
University of Akron
Diploma - General Studies
Ellet High School
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