Jason V.

Jason V.

Food Service Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Operations with Aramark Food Service at McKinney ISD

  • Education

    • The Culinary Institute of America

      1998 - 2000
      Associates Degree Culinary Arts

      Activities and Societies: Culinary Christian Fellowship, Saturday Morning Baking, Service Club (tour guides for the campus tours), Group Leader, Columnist and Director of Distribution for La Papillote (the school newspaper), And named one of the 12 Best Student Chefs at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic 2000.

    • Food and Hospitality Insitute, El Centro College

      1997 - 1998
      Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    • Jesuit College Prep

      1992 - 1996

      Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Concert Band, Work-study program, Philothespic Society

    • Southern New Hampshire University

      2024 - 2026
      Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Business Administration and Management, General

      Completing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an expected graduation date of spring 2026.

  • Experience

    • Fellowship Dallas

      Mar 2006 - Jan 2009
      Food Service Director

      Oversaw all food service needs of the church including:● Production kitchen and catering venue (weddings, facility rental for large groups, events for ministries, large scale special events for the church body)● Sunday morning coffee service (free)● An on-site "We Proudly Brew Starbucks" coffee shop (not free)● Administrator of The Culinary Training Institute, a culinary training program for refugees, of which the highest concentration in the US is in the church's neighborhood

    • Cafe Express

      Jan 2009 - Apr 2011
      Restaurant Manager

      Oversaw catering sales growth of 400% for the Mockingbird/75 location through aggressive marketing and cold calls to potential clients.Led daily operations, including training and accountability of staffDrove excellence in customer experience by leading staff to embody great service

    • The Dalton Gang (Subway Development Agent)

      Apr 2011 - Nov 2014
      Business Consultant

      Responsibilities included sales and profit analysis, field support, training, and accountability to franchisees in a territory of Subway sandwich shop locations spread across the DFW Metroplex area. Assisted new franchisees in opening stores or purchasing existing stores and ensuring quality benchmarks were met in the construction process, including follow through after opening.Offered marketing, sales building, and profitability advice directly to franchisees, including large multi-unit owners.Oversaw implementation of key Subway and Dalton Gang initiatives, including influencing franchisees to embrace optional programs.Oversaw implementation of online ordering, mobile pay/Google Wallet, internal software configuration and upgrades to territory stores.Educated store management and staff of food safety measures and cross-contamination prevention. Show less

    • Aramark

      Nov 2014 - now

      Leadership of daily operations including oversight of 4 area supervisors, 30 managers, 200+ hourly staff, and 33 food service sites. We serve over 20,000 meals per day to the students of McKinney ISD and are an Aramark Center of Excellence. Our menus and product offerings focus on healthy and whole-grain options, fresh fruits and vegetables, and well-prepared entrees and are served by a dedicated and hard working team. Our account has served MISD for almost 30 years and continues to deliver excellent execution for all the students, faculty, and staff of the district. Show less

      • Food Service Director

        Jun 2017 - now
      • Finance Manager at McKinney ISD

        Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
      • Assistant Food Service Director at McKinney ISD

        Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ServSafe Manager Certified

      National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)
      Oct 2021