Jo Ellen Mitchell

1981 Vineyard Drive

Castle Rock Colorado 80104
Home 303 660-5412 Cell 303 653 1638
Email jm273f0a@westpost.net

Career Objective: To pursue a career in Health and Wellness Arena sharing my kno
wledge of Nutrition, passion for Customer Service and exceptional teaching and t
raining abilities.
Certifications:
Level 3 Certification School Nutrition Association
American Culinary Federation:
Nutrition
Sanitation and Food Safety
Supervision and Management
Net Pro Instructor with Colorado Department of Education
School Nutrition Association National Certified Trainer
Education:

Associate of Culinary Arts......................................................

....June 1998
Colorado Institute of Art
Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Applied Science in Culinary Management..............March 2000
Colorado Institute of Art
Denver, Colorado
Currently studying with The Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Objective April 2011 Certification as Health Coach
Job History:
July 23 2001 until Present
Douglas County Nutrition Services
2812 N Hwy 85 Building E
Castle Rock CO 80109
303 387 0333
Job Title: Training Specialist July 2008 -Present
Jo Description: Develop training materials and implement all programs for Nutri
tion Services employees. Supervise and Train Managers in Training 10 week prog
ram, Monday Manager Modules, Orientation for new employees, new recipe implement
ation, and Bi Yearly In-service.
Job Title: Kitchen Manager 2001-2008
Job Description:
* Number One priority : Kid friendly customer service
* Supervision of cafeteria employees
* Overseeing of kitchen's daily operations
* Training Assistant Managers and assistants in HACCP, standardized recipes, caf
e terminal computer programs, grocery ordering, food preparation, month end repo
rts, and customer service.
* Developing a smooth operation in each site.
* Helping each employee set goals for growth in career.
* Developing quality relationship with parents of students
* Public relations with school principals and staff
School Sites
Castle Rock Elementary 2003-2008
South Elementary 2002-2007
Flagstone Elementary 2003-2007
Rock Ridge Elementary School 2002-2003
Cougar Run Elementary School 2002
Sand Creek Elementary School 2002
Mountain Vista High School 2001-2002
Job Related Involvement
Past President of DEE Cooks local Affiliate of School Nutrition Association
President 2008-2009 Colorado School Nutrition Association
Participant at SNA National Leadership Conference 2005, 2006, 2007, & 2008
Participant American National Conference SNA 2007, 2008 & 2009
Colorado Delegate to SNA Legislative Conference Washington DC 2008 & 2009
Member Nutrition Services Job Alike Committee
Classified Advisory Committee DCSD Leadership Team 2005-2006
Instructor Colo Dept of Education Workshop 2005 -2009
April 26, 2000 until June 13, 2001
Aramark Lucent/Avaya Technologies
8744 Lucent Boulevard
Highlands Ranch Colorado 80126
720 444 1221
Job Title: Catering Manager

Personal skills: Customer Service, Employee relationships, Exceptional Public Sp

eaker, Excellent memory, Computer Savvy and Knowledge of Culinary Skills.