Jane Y. Pennington
Ault
Summary
Striving to foster a culture of innovative and collaborative methods to further the client experience that fuel the success of the next generation in catering. Always keeping in focus the end goal of high quality, delicious, and stunningly appealing meals through scratch cooking, quality procurement, and unique menu planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Roving Kitchen Manager II
Greeley-Evans School District 6
Greeley
01.2020 - Current
- Provide supervision and guidance to kitchens during extended absences of Kitchen Managers.
- Directly supervise and evaluate up to 15 employees in the school kitchen.
- Positions supervised include Kitchen Specialist I, II, and Nutrition Roving employees.
- Perform supervisory and operational activities related to on-site school meal preparation and presentation, staff management, daily product ordering, and financial records management for the Nutrition Services Department.
- Offer training as needed, one-on-one, for employees moving to advanced positions.
- Instruction for in-house ServSafe courses
Event Chef Trainer
Catering By Design
Denver
01.2013 - Current
- Executing luxury events with a variety of clientele, staff, resources, and locations. Maintaining the highest standards in professionalism and food safety.
- Supervise and train teams of three to 80 staff members, meet time and quality expectations throughout a multi-stage event, and pivot and adjust in high-pressure situations for an optimal guest experience.
- Specializing in long distance travel and multi day event execution.
- Development and implementation of a truck-driving training course for company leaders to improve safety and confidence when transporting food and equipment in 16-foot or 26-foot box trucks.
Skills
- Exceptional teamwork
- Food safety
- Staff training
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Solution oriented
- Invested
- Leadership
- Clear communication
- Training and teaching
- Patience & persistence
- Motivational
- Commitment
Certifications Memberships Awards
- National Restaurant Association ServSafe Manager Certification
- ServSafe certified Proctor
- TIPS Certified Server
- School Nutrition Association Member
- Colorado School Nutrition Association Member
Professional Statement
Daily striving to foster a culture of innovative and collaborative methods to further the goal of sustainable Child Nutrition Programs that fuel the success of the next generation. Always keeping in focus the end goal of high quality, delicious, nutritious meals through scratch cooking, quality procurement, and local community involvement.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Roving Kitchen Manager II
Greeley-Evans School District 6
01.2020 - Current
Event Chef Trainer
Catering By Design
01.2013 - Current