Agnes Freeland

468 Barnes Road

Sparta, GA 31087
(706)444-8633, (713)445-5059
af809afa@westpost.net
Objective
To apply knowledge, skills, and expertise acquired to pursue a career in
the Dietetic profession while enhancing my professional growth and
development.

Qualifications
Over 30 years of experience in the food service industry with 11 years
in long-term care. Have strong baking, cooking, cake decorating, and
catering skills as well as management knowledge. I am hard-working,
reliable, punctual and a team player. Have effective communication
skills both oral and written and am computer literate in Microsoft Word
and have working knowledge of Word Excel. Effectively able to relate
to people on many levels, willing to train and mentor those that need
it, and willing to go the extra mile to help others succeed.
Relevant Experience
2009-Present Food Service Lead
Kellogg, Brown, & Root Inc. LOGCAP III
Houston, TX

Directly responsible for oversight of food

preparation and direct supervision and training of subcontractor
personnel performing quality work daily. Prepare food items in
accordance with Armed Forces Recipe Cards; with 28 Day Menu Cycle, and
taste test food items before service and provide immediate correction of
deficiencies as noted. Assure compliance to Policies & Procedures;
check all food production equipment to ensure proper operation and
personnel has been trained on use before operating. Assure attention is
paid to safety; personnel are wearing PPE when preparing food and
handling hazardous chemicals. Assure temperature logs are maintained
daily, and ensure high sanitation standards are maintained.

Other Experience
1998-2009 Certified Dietary Manager
Liberty Diner- Georgia War Veterans Home
Milledgeville, GA

Direct and manager daily operations of the

Dietary Department; Manage food production in all stages; Work within
budget constraints while providing wholesome meals, and communicate
with staff at main facility the needs for their departments.
Responsible for personnel work schedules, daily and weekly cleaning
assignments, maintaining excellent sanitation standards as
well as Health department scores. Conducted monthly staff in-services,
did weekly compliance rounds, and maintained adequate staffing of the
department. Assure food is pleasing and palatable to Patients and
visitors, proper HACCP Procedures have been followed, and that food was
prepared in a safe and sanitary manner. Assure compliance with all
State, Federal, VA, and Corporate policies and standards. Mentor staff
to assist with cross-training of all department areas and attend Inter-
Disciplinary and Department meetings. Communicate challenges/concerns
with appropriate individuals and assist with interventions to address
areas of concern. Provide Catering for special functions for the
patients as well as the community and on Memorial Day and Veterans Day
decorated cakes for the occasions.

1992-1997 Food Service Manager

Georgia Department of Corrections
Sparta, GA
Directed and managed the daily operation of
the foodservice department that served 2790 meals ; Supervised staff and
inmates during meal production; Maintained computerized inventory
control; received and issued food items from storage; and maintained
control of keys vital to the operation of the dining facility. Assured
compliance with sanitation policies and procedures as outlined by local
and state agencies.

Education

2010. Completed Dining Facility Managers Course

2009 Serve Safe Certificate

2000 Certified Dietary Manager/Certified Food Protection

Professional
University of Florida Gainesville, FL
1986. Completed 53 hours towards Business Administration Degree
New Mexico State University Alamogordo, NM

1976 United States Air Force, Diet Therapy Training and Management
References Available Upon Request