Jalah Williams
Dynamic food service and operations leader
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Dynamic food service and operations leader with 7+ years of experience in culinary management, staff leadership, and multi-unit supervision. Proven track record in driving operational efficiency, improving profitability, maintaining regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Entrepreneurial background with strong strengths in business development, inventory management, training, and financial oversight.
Experience
Food Service Supervisor, Prosper ISD Profit Center - Aramark
(2025-08)
- Supervise daily cafeteria operations across Prosper ISD profit center locations.
- Lead, train, and schedule staff while ensuring compliance with Aramark standards, school nutrition guidelines, and food safety regulations.
- Oversee food production, portion control, inventory management, and cost controls.
- Ensure high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and customer service.
- Support financial accountability, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Food Service Supervisor, Frisco Campus - University of North Texas
(2024-01 - 2025-01)
- Supervised daily food service operations in a high-volume campus dining environment.
- Managed staff scheduling, onboarding, training, and performance management.
- Oversaw food preparation, quality control, sanitation, and health department compliance.
- Handled inventory management, ordering, receiving, and waste reduction.
- Provided hands-on leadership during peak service hours to ensure fast, efficient service.
Store Manager - Cow Tipping Creamery
(2023-01 - 2024-01)
- Revitalized store policies and operational procedures to improve efficiency and performance.
- Onboarded, trained, and supervised staff to meet brand and service expectations.
- Created labor schedules maintaining staffing levels at least 5% under projected labor goals.
- Proactively resolved operational issues to ensure smooth daily operations.
District Manager - Little Caesars DFW
(2021-01 - 2023-01)
- Led multi-unit restaurant operations, supervising and mentoring general managers.
- Improved customer satisfaction, sales performance, and profitability through operational leadership.
- Approved schedules, managed onboarding documentation, and streamlined payroll processes.
- Set labor standards and projections to reduce costs while maintaining service quality.
- Troubleshot operational challenges and implemented effective corrective solutions.
Founder & Owner - Chwd, LLC
(2019-01)
- Operate a full-service personal chef and catering business specializing in contemporary, Caribbean, and soul food cuisine.
- Develop custom menus, manage sourcing, budgeting, pricing, and inventory.
- Generate consistent five-figure annual revenue and built a loyal client base exceeding 1,000 customers.
- Manage branding, marketing, accounting, and customer relations.
Culinary Assistant/Floater - Milwaukee Area Technical College
(2019-01 - 2021-01)
- Supported food service operations across four campuses in cafeteria and catering environments.
- Prepared high-volume meals while adhering to strict quality, portion, and safety standards.
- Trained new staff on kitchen operations, equipment use, sanitation, and safety protocols.
- Managed POS systems, cash handling, and federal meal plan processing.
- Handled inventory receiving and restocking.
