Lamond Lacey
Maricopa
Summary
Operations leader with 7+ years of experience in high-volume food service environments. Expertise in optimizing workflows, ensuring safety compliance, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven ability to train staff effectively and improve operational efficiency across various settings.
Overview
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1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Custodian
Maricopa Unified School District
Maricopa
09.2025 - Current
- Ensured sanitation and safety standards in high-volume cafeteria operations, contributing to a clean dining environment.
- Coordinated food service logistics, deliveries, and rapid cleanup efforts to enhance operational flow.
- Managed custodial supplies and responded promptly to sanitation needs, maintaining a safe work environment.
Prep/Pantry Cook
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
Maricopa
05.2025 - Current
- Facilitated high-volume kitchen operations through efficient food prep, organized inventory, and ensured sanitation compliance.
- Streamlined kitchen workflow and enhanced ingredient availability, enabling faster service during peak hours.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu offerings in high-volume kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pantry and storage areas.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and plating during peak hours.
Cook (High-Volume Operations Team Member)
Aramark - Arizona State University
Tempe
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated high-volume operations serving 100+ customers daily in fast-paced environment.
- Executed consistent, high-quality meal preparation while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency and accelerated service.
- Trained and mentored new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to standards.
Cafeteria Manager (Operations Manager Equivalent)
Department of Defense - U.S. Army
Fort Stewart
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Supervised daily operations and 15-25 personnel in a fast-paced, high-volume environment serving 300-800+ customers daily.
- Coordinated staffing, training, and workflows to enhance service efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction.
- Enforced safety, sanitation, and operational compliance standards while resolving service issues in real time.
- Managed inventory and vendor coordination to ensure seamless supply operations for daily service demands.
- Led hiring and onboarding processes to enhance workforce capability and improve retention rates.
Delivery Driver
FedEx Ground
Richmond Hill
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Safely handled, loaded, transported, and delivered high-volume packages in a time-sensitive logistics environment.
- Ensured safe and timely delivery operations by efficiently managing high-volume routes and enhancing customer interactions.
- Achieved route accuracy and upheld customer service standards while consistently meeting daily delivery deadlines.
- Navigated time-sensitive environments with reliability and attention to detail, ensuring strong safety adherence.
Food Service Worker III
Barstow Unified School District
Barstow
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Coordinated large-scale meal production to meet federal nutrition standards.
- Managed inventory and financial tracking to ensure accuracy in food service operations.
- Prepared nutritious meals following health and safety guidelines.
- Served food to students in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas throughout the day.
Head Cook (Kitchen Supervisor)
Baez School Age Center
Fort Liberty
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Supervised kitchen staff and daily operations, enhancing workflow and ensuring consistent service quality.
- Trained team members on food preparation and safety procedures, fostering adherence to sanitation standards and operational expectations.
Head Cook
Chay Youth Activity Center
Fort Liberty
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Led daily food service operations, coordinating prep, inventory, sanitation, and ensuring timely meal service for optimal guest satisfaction.
- Maintained safety, quality, and compliance standards, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
- Supervised kitchen staff in meal preparation and service at community activity center.
- Developed diverse menus to cater to youth preferences and dietary needs.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and sanitation practices daily.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham, NCSkills
- Logistics & High-Volume Operations
- Inventory Control
- Safety compliance
- Process efficiency
- Inventory & Equipment Management
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Training & Onboarding
- Team collaboration
- Rapid problem solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- POS management
Certification
ServSafe Certified, Active through 2027
Core Capabilities
- Logistics & High-Volume Operations
- Fast-Paced Problem Solving
- Inventory & Equipment Management
- Team Supervision & Shift Leadership
- Process Improvement & Efficiency
- Training & Onboarding
- Customer Experience & Service Delivery
- Safety Compliance & Operational Procedures
- Communication & Team Collaboration
Timeline
Food Service Custodian
Maricopa Unified School District
09.2025 - Current
Prep/Pantry Cook
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
05.2025 - Current
Cook (High-Volume Operations Team Member)
Aramark - Arizona State University
08.2024 - Current
Delivery Driver
FedEx Ground
04.2022 - 12.2022
Cafeteria Manager (Operations Manager Equivalent)
Department of Defense - U.S. Army
08.2018 - 07.2024
Food Service Worker III
Barstow Unified School District
01.2018 - 06.2018
Head Cook (Kitchen Supervisor)
Baez School Age Center
02.2017 - 09.2017
Head Cook
Chay Youth Activity Center
08.2015 - 02.2017
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham