Lenita Franklin
Bostwick
Summary
Accomplished Food Service Director with a proven track record at Madison Assisted Living, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance through expert menu development and staff supervision. Spearheaded initiatives to streamline food prep, significantly reducing waste while maintaining high standards in food presentation and safety. Skilled in inventory management and business leadership, consistently delivering on both quality and budget.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
Madison Assisted Living
10.2021 - Current
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Developed strategies to improve food service levels for busy facility handling [Number] meals each day.
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
Food Service Director
Piedmont Walton Hospital
10.2010 - 01.2020
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Owner
Oh Taste & See Café
08.2000 - 04.2010
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Kitchen Manager
Madison Chophouse Grille
10.1999 - 08.2004
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Chef Manager
Yesterday Cafe
07.1994 - 09.1999
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Education
GED -
Morgan County High School
Madison, GA06-1981
Skills
- Portioning
- Process updates
- Food presentation
- Sales planning
- Inventory management
- Employee scheduling
- Menu development
- Business leadership
- Recipe creation
- Ordering and purchasing
- Health inspections
- Portion control
- Meal planning
- Staff supervision
Certification
Serv-Safe Food Certification
Timeline
Food Service Director
Madison Assisted Living
10.2021 - Current
Food Service Director
Piedmont Walton Hospital
10.2010 - 01.2020
Owner
Oh Taste & See Café
08.2000 - 04.2010
Kitchen Manager
Madison Chophouse Grille
10.1999 - 08.2004
Chef Manager
Yesterday Cafe
07.1994 - 09.1999
Serv-Safe Food Certification
GED -
Morgan County High School
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