Elizabeth Garcia
Sierra Vista
Summary
Results-driven School Nutrition General Manager recognized for strong attention to detail and time management skills. Expertise in developing diverse menus and maintaining food quality standards. Ready to enhance cafeteria operations and deliver exceptional service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nutrition General Manager
Fort Huachuca Acco. Schools
Fort Huachuca
07.2022 - 09.2025
- Trained new staff on food safety practices and kitchen protocols effectively.
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies.
- Developed menus that catered to diverse dietary needs and preferences.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining quality food offerings.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure fresh ingredients and supplies effectively.
- Monitored cash registers at end of shift to ensure accuracy in accounting for all sales transactions.
- Managed daily cafeteria operations of 3 kitchens.
- Ordered necessary supplies for the efficient operation of the kitchen.
- Oversaw food preparation to ensure the correct servings amount according to ADE
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies.odities along with mandatory trainings.
School Nutrition Worker
Fort Huachuca Accom. Schools
Fort Huachuca
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Prepared nutritious meals following established dietary guidelines and safety protocols.
- Managed food inventory and ensured proper storage of perishable items.
- Served meals to students while maintaining a clean and organized service area.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout preparation and serving processes.
- Assisted in training new employees on food handling standards and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and dining facilities during shifts.
- Ensured that all health regulations were followed during meal preparation and serving times.
- Assisted in the preparation of salads, sandwiches, fruits and vegetables for lunch service.
- Organized food delivery operations, including receiving, storing and distributing items.
- Prepared meals according to established recipes and menus.
- Managed cashiering duties, including processing payments from students and staff members.
- Reviewed patient food allergies, calculated diet and restricted food choices from menu.
- Determined appropriate information and nutritional needs for various age groups, developing presentations to meet needs of population.
- Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
Sales Associate
Dollar Tree
Sierra Vista
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted team members in daily operational tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout the shift.
- Cleaned, organized, and maintained backroom storage areas.
- Assisted shoppers in locating desired items within the store.
- Stocked shelves with incoming inventory items.
- Greeted customers entering the store and answered inquiries.
- Restocked supplies for checkout area as needed.
- Sorted merchandise into appropriate departments for display or sale.
- Operated a cash register to process customer payments.
- Organized merchandise displays on the sales floor.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling merchandise.
- Replenished items on shelves as needed to maintain adequate supply levels.
- Unloaded delivery trucks and verified accuracy of incoming shipments against invoices.
- Worked Dollar Tree off and on for summers and seasonal: during Thanksgiving and Christmas time into the new year. Left due to Health Issues from working 2 jobs.
Custodian
Fort Huachuca Acco. Schools
Fort Huachuca
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained cleanliness of classrooms and common areas daily.
- Operated cleaning equipment and tools to ensure safety standards.
- Assisted in setting up facilities for school events and activities.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, teacher lounge and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Maintained accountability for building keys, master keys and access cards.
School Nutrition Worker
Fort Huachuca Accom.Schools
Fort Huachuca
08.2013 - 05.2017
Education
High School Diploma -
Buena High School
Sierra Vista, AZ05-2005
Skills
Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Sales expertise
- Bilingual
- Cash register oversight
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Stock replenishment efficiency, also recovery
- Returns and exchanges handling
- Cash handling accuracy
- Store cleanliness maintenance
- Fast learner, fast pace
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
School Nutrition General Manager
Fort Huachuca Acco. Schools
07.2022 - 09.2025
School Nutrition Worker
Fort Huachuca Accom. Schools
01.2018 - 05.2022
Custodian
Fort Huachuca Acco. Schools
07.2017 - 12.2017
Sales Associate
Dollar Tree
05.2017 - 02.2019
School Nutrition Worker
Fort Huachuca Accom.Schools
08.2013 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Buena High School