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Overview
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Education
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AMANDA PEPOS

Yarnell

Summary

Experienced food service professional with strong analytical, organizational, and food service management skills. Seeking the Dietary Manager role at your company to leverage my abilities. With over 20 years of experience and CDM/CFPP certification, as well as current ServSafe Manager Certification and AZ Food Manager Course, I bring extensive expertise. Praised for efficiency and competence by peers and former managers, I am a reliable asset who can help your company achieve its goals through a successful food service program. With attention to detail and commitment to excellence, I will ensure your company maintains the highest quality standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Line Cook

Good Samaritan Society Prescott Village/OPCO
01.2024 - Current

HEAD CHEF

TUTOR TIME
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Led culinary operations as Head Chef and Kitchen Director at Tutor Time LLC.
  • Ensured provision of nutritious meals, snacks, and drinks for students.
  • Managed all ordering, inventory, menu planning, specialized diets and compliance with mandated budgets.
  • Adhered strictly to specialized diets including allergens, dietary preferences, allowances and restrictions.
  • Oversaw all aspects of safe food handling documentation, maintaining up-to-date records.

HEAD COOK

THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE GILBERT
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed food service operations.
  • Managed dietary needs, ensuring adherence to specific food restrictions.
  • Ensured compliance with time and temperature control standards.
  • Developed comprehensive menu plans aligned with customer preferences.

LEAD CHEF

UNHOOKED RECOVERY
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Directed operations as Lead Chef.
  • Prepared and cooked all meals, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Organized and prepared client-focused special events through inter-departmental teamwork.
  • Managed order preparation and storage processes weekly.

CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER/CDM/CFPP

SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES
10.2014 - 05.2019
  • Directed comprehensive management of the dietary department.
  • Handled payroll, dietary intakes for new residents, and dietary evaluations.
  • Strategized and outlined comprehensive plans for menus.
  • Documented all food preparation processes and worked on innovative menus to meet diverse dietary needs.
  • Managed all aspects of Dietary Department

Enhanced efficiency through optimized workflows.

Implemented safe food practices during all operational hours.

Participated in weekly care meetings with resident families.

  • Monitored weight variations and worked alongside department heads to formulate plans of action.

Education

CDM/CFPP -

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2019

Classical Literature and Ancient History

MSU-NORTHERN
Havre, MT
01.2002

Skills

  • I am exceptionally organized and attentive to details with regards to all things related to kitchen management
  • I am attentive and flexible when it comes to food preparations for allergens or specialized diets
  • Excellent time management and writing skills
  • Strong work ethic I care about my job and the people that I care for
  • 20 years field experience in the food service field

Certification

  • CDM/CFPP CERTIFICATION
  • SERVSAFE CERTIFICATONS
  • AZ FOOD MANAGER COURSE
  • FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD

Timeline

Lead Line Cook

Good Samaritan Society Prescott Village/OPCO
01.2024 - Current

HEAD CHEF

TUTOR TIME
02.2022 - 09.2023

HEAD COOK

THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE GILBERT
10.2020 - 01.2022

LEAD CHEF

UNHOOKED RECOVERY
07.2019 - 10.2020

CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER/CDM/CFPP

SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES
10.2014 - 05.2019

Classical Literature and Ancient History

MSU-NORTHERN

CDM/CFPP -

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
AMANDA PEPOS