Stevie Stiltner
Swords Creek
Summary
Seasoned Food Service Supervisor with 20+ years of experience. Effective at maximizing success of food service team through effective training, performance improvements and focus on employee satisfaction. Familiar with delegating work, monitoring performance and solving both routing and complex problems with minimal direction. Experienced in managing inventory, sales planning and reporting. Detail-oriented and proactive food service leader with an adaptable approach to team and operations management.
Experienced with overseeing dietary operations, ensuring compliance with all health and safety standards. Utilizes strong leadership and menu planning abilities to enhance food service quality. Track record of developing and implementing effective nutritional programs.
Professional with deep expertise in dietary management, dedicated to enhancing overall nutrition and wellness. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering results. Skilled in menu planning, regulatory compliance, and staff training. Valued for reliability and proactive approach to meeting organizational goals.
Successful at keeping dietary operations running smoothly, maintaining costs and improving menu offerings. Bringing expertise in food safety, good communication skills, and an adaptable approach to solving routine and complex issues.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Manager
Bristol Rehab and Memory Care
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented dietary policies ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Supervised kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment to enhance service quality.
- Conducted nutritional assessments to tailor meal plans for diverse patient needs.
- Monitored inventory levels, optimizing procurement processes to reduce waste and costs.
- Trained staff on food safety protocols, improving adherence to hygiene standards across operations.
- Analyzed feedback from residents and families, driving menu adjustments based on preferences and dietary requirements.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create comprehensive care plans supporting resident health outcomes.
Store Manager
Dunkin' Brands
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Led team in achieving sales targets through effective merchandising and customer engagement strategies.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, enhancing stock accuracy and reducing shrinkage.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve staff performance and customer service standards.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback to promote professional growth among team members.
Food Service Supervisor
Virginia Department of Corrections
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all areas of the kitchen.
- Monitored portion sizes and plate presentation to ensure consistency across all dishes served.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment and storage areas for cleanliness and functionality.
- Oversaw work and guest areas to provide clean, tidy and properly sanitized facilities according to established guidelines.
Food Service Supervisor
Virginia Department of Corrections
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all areas of the kitchen.
- Monitored portion sizes and plate presentation to ensure consistency across all dishes served.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment and storage areas for cleanliness and functionality.
- Oversaw work and guest areas to provide clean, tidy and properly sanitized facilities according to established guidelines.
Culinary Director
Mercer Health
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented culinary standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensured that all sanitation regulations were followed at all times during food preparation processes.
- Monitored kitchen operations including meal preparation times, portion sizes, temperature control points, recipe adherence, plate presentation, garnishing techniques.
- Conducted regular training sessions with cooks on proper cooking techniques as well as health and safety regulations related to the kitchen environment.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Checked stock deliveries for safety, quality and quantity.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding storage temperatures of ingredients.
- Maintained records on all food production systems including recipes and menus used for each meal period.
Director of Food Operations
Virginia Department of Corrections
04.2012 - 10.2023
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
Education
CNC Machinist -
Washington County Adult Skill Center
Abingdon, VA08.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Grundy High School
Grundy, VA06.1986
Skills
- Portioning
- Staff Leadership
- Quality assurance policies
- Beverage knowledge
- Food Preparation
- Cost Control
- Sanitation Standards
- Waste Reduction
- Menu Planning
- Schedule Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Employee Scheduling
- Cooking techniques
- Staff recruitment
- Inventory Management
- Ordering Supplies
- Buffet setup and takedown
- Employee Development
- Food presentation
- Food Storage
- Quality assurance understanding
- Portion Control
- Sanitation protocols
- Food safety regulations
- Nutrition counseling
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Meal preparation
- Allergen awareness
- Food production management
- Workflow optimization
- Menu planning abilities
- Employee recruitment
- Delivery coordination
- Special diets
- Purchasing and procurement
- Department oversight
- Menu planning skills
- Hygiene standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliable and responsible
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Safe food handling
- Scheduling staff
- Employee supervision
- Delegating assignments and tasks
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Professionalism
- Scheduling
- Staff training
- Food plating and presentation
- Employee performance evaluations
- Inventory control
Certification
- ServeSafe Certified
- ServeSafe Instructor and Proctor
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Bristol Rehab and Memory Care
03.2025 - Current
Store Manager
Dunkin' Brands
06.2024 - 03.2025
Food Service Supervisor
Virginia Department of Corrections
03.2024 - 06.2024
Food Service Supervisor
Virginia Department of Corrections
03.2024 - 06.2024
Culinary Director
Mercer Health
10.2023 - 03.2024
Director of Food Operations
Virginia Department of Corrections
04.2012 - 10.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Grundy High School
CNC Machinist -
Washington County Adult Skill Center