Lea Rondeau
Douglas
Summary
Experienced with overseeing food service operations, ensuring high quality and compliance with health standards. Utilizes strong leadership and staff management skills to maintain efficient and cohesive team performance. Knowledge of inventory control, customer service, and operational efficiency strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Food Service Supervisor
Southborough School District
04.2025 - Current
Manager
Trottier Middle Schools
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Open and Close the Cafeteria
- Order all food, paper goods, menu items and the USDA Commodities for all 4 Southborough Mass Schools.
- Administer the food service program according to federal and state requirements and District policies.
- Develop and maintain high standards of food preparation and service with an emphasis on menu appeal and nutritional value. I plan out the for the following month.
- I work with my staff, the administrators, teachers, parents, and students with respect and I treat them how I would like to be treated.
- Plan menu adaptations for students with special dietary needs and monitor products for potential allergens. I have been offering more vegetarian and gluten-free meals.
- Utilize government commodity foods and provide suggestions for the preparation, serving, and storage.
- Work with Mosaic POS front and back of the house. Train new staff on the program.
- Inform Administration of potential problems and situations before they occur.
- Keep abreast of industry trends and current research to develop a long-range plan that facilitates continuous program improvement.
- Help with the hire. Then train, supervise, and evaluate all the kitchen personnel.
- I work with the Administrator of Facilities, Operations, and Transportation. With repairs, van deliveries and kitchen equipment.
- I make sure that established sanitation and safety standards are maintained and adhere to Department of Public Health regulations.
- Work in partnership with the school nurse to provide a healthy and safe school lunch program.
- Complete all other assignments as requested by the school
Head Cook and Baker
Douglas Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2021
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mass Bay Community College
Wellesley, MA06.1996
Degree Undergraduate - Food Compliance
Johnson & Wales University - College of Hospitality Mgmt.
Providence, RI05.2025
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Staff leadership
- Food preparation
- Schedule management
- Ordering supplies
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Waste reduction
Certification
- Serv-Safe
- Food Allergens Essentials Course
- H.A.C.C.P Certification
- Food Safety in Schools
- Food Allergies – Food Labels
- Inventory Management – Controlling Cost
- Strategies for Promoting School Breakfast
- General Food Allergies
- Disaster Preparedness
- Dietary Guidelines USDA
- Certificate: CPR / AED / First-Aid (Adult / Child / Infant / Choking) AED / Injury & Universal Precautions
Timeline
Acting Food Service Supervisor
Southborough School District
04.2025 - Current
Manager
Trottier Middle Schools
08.2021 - 04.2025
Head Cook and Baker
Douglas Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2021
Degree Undergraduate - Food Compliance
Johnson & Wales University - College of Hospitality Mgmt.
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mass Bay Community College
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