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Anthony Kowalak

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    District Food Service Manager

  • Education

    • Marlboro high school

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    • West chester university of pennsylvania

      1990 - 2018
      Bachelor of science (b.s.) liberal studies and professional studies

      Minor in Communication StudiesMinor in Nutrition

  • Experience

    • Sodexo

      Jun 1998 - Nov 2021

      Coordinate operational success and providing Sodexo Quality of Life Services to 10 schools including 2 High Schools, 2 Middle Schools and 6 Elementary Schools. Primary Sodexo manager for $3m account, with 65 employees. Prestigious, high-quality education performing school district located near Princeton, NJ. Primary food service manager at $2m account with 6 schools. Focused on sales growth, cost controls, customer service and employee relations. Implemented initiatives in the areas of sustainability, health and wellness and community involvement. Oversaw 23 schools reporting to the General Manager. Responsible for multiple departments including concessions, catering, transportation and information systems. Integral part of food service management team that implemented successful financial turnaround. Primary food service manager at $800k unit on college campus in Rosemont, PA. Managed student restaurant, cash operation and high-level/volume catering. Created and implemented popular vegan concept for all-female campus. Food service manager responsible for 18 units on Lehigh University campus. Overall sales volume of $4m on campus of $10m sales volume.

      • General Manager

        Apr 2018 - Nov 2021

      • Operations Manager

        Aug 2014 - Apr 2018

      • General Manager

        Feb 2008 - Jul 2014

      • Director of Operations

        Feb 2002 - Feb 2008

      • Director of Dining Services

        Jun 2000 - Feb 2002

      • Director of Dining Services

        Jun 1998 - Jun 2000

    • West windsor - plainsboro regional school district

      Nov 2021 - now
      Food service manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Servsafe food service management safety

      Servsafe certified
      Aug 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Anthony Kowalak
      Emerging Leaders Program Sodexo Jun 2015 9 month strategic leadership curriculum which included virtual training, online work, project work with an action learning team, and in-depth blog participation.
    • Awarded to Anthony Kowalak
      Sodexo's Better Tomorrow Sustainability Award Sodexo Feb 2010 Account received Sodexo's Better Tomorrow Sustainability Award in 2010 for many sustainability initiatives including converting to biodegradeable trays in elementary schools, implementing school gardens, energy reduction efforts and hosting health and wellness fairs for the community.
    • Awarded to Anthony Kowalak
      Food Service Manager of the Year Sodexo Oct 2007 Food service manager of the year award from the District Manager. Provided for outstanding performance. In particular, efforts to step up and serve as interim general manager, as well as, deliver successful financial results.
    • Awarded to Anthony Kowalak
      Ivy Award Restaurants and Institutions Magazine Apr 2000 Account received the Ivy Award for excellence by Restaurants and Institutions Magazine in 2010. Account was recognized for it's excellence in service to the campus at Lehigh University.