Nancy Verbeek
Callander,Ontario
Summary
Many years of experience in the Food Service Industry. Expert knowledge of all aspects of food preparation, service, storage and proper use of kitchen equipment.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Supervisor
Ministry of Children and Youth
Goderich, ON
- Provided on occasion, backfill for the Supervisor and the Head Cook .
- Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Ordered new supplies and food to maintain service levels.
- Monitored food quality and service levels to maximize kitchen and dining area performance.
- Established and managed team schedules and shift assignments.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts and supply costs.
- Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Set schedules for [Number] staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
Cook
County of Huron
Brussels, ON
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food that provided high nutritive value, flavour,colour, texture and appearance.
- Portioned food to meet the daily requirements of the clients.
- Supervised the dietary aides in the absence of the manager to ensure continued high quality and efficient service if provided.
- Protected own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately.
- Followed all guidelines under the Ontario Health and Safety.
Food Service Officer
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Simcoe, ON
11.2012 - 12.2022
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts and supply costs.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Prepared, cooked, and served in large volume, nutritious and appetizing meals for youth and staff on assigned shifts.
- Ordered food supplies, inspected kitchen facilities ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met.
- Adhered to menus, work schedules and dietary requirements.
- Served and portioned meals.
- Supervised youth working in the Food Service Area.
Instructor
Fanshawe College
Clinton, ON
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Instructed students in the Food Service Worker Certificate Course.
- Delivered the assigned curriculum to students.
- Evaluated students work and recorded their marks.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Emphasized safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
- Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
- Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
- Oversaw curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Developed classroom guidelines and assignment rules to communicate expectations.
- Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time.
- Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
Food Service Officer
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Goderich, ON
07.1988 - 11.2012
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts and supply costs.
- Prepared, cooked and served, in large volume, nutritious and appetizing meals for youth and staff.
- Ordered food supplies, inspected kitchen facilities ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met.
- Adhered to menus, work schedules and dietary requirements.
- Served and portioned meals.
- Supervised youth working in the Food Service Area.
Teacher
Huron County Board of Education
Goderich, ON
02.2005 - 03.2012
- Provided Occasional Supply Teaching.
- Taught the Hospitality and Tourism Class to youth in a secure custody facility.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
GDCI
Goderich, ONCook Certificate - Professional Cook Training
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ONSkills
Committed, self motivated and goal oriented
Can communicate and interact effectively with supervisors, co-workers and students
Supervisory skills of production, scheduling and distribution of all meals for 100 plus individuals on a daily basis
Prepared and cooked a wide variety of meals and snacks while adhering to the Ministry Guidelines of Food Safety
Taught students to develop essential food preparation skills, food safety and customer service skills
Accomplishments
MCYS Pinnacle Award
Canada Exemplary Service Award
Cook Certification
Advanced Food Safety Training
Peer Support Training
First Aid, CPR and AED
Timeline
Food Service Officer
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
11.2012 - 12.2022
Instructor
Fanshawe College
09.2012 - 12.2012
Cook
County of Huron
05.2012 - 03.2013
Teacher
Huron County Board of Education
02.2005 - 03.2012
Food Service Officer
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
07.1988 - 11.2012
Food Service Supervisor
Ministry of Children and Youth
High School Diploma -
GDCI
Cook Certificate - Professional Cook Training
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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