Cj Lowry

Culinary Director @Discovery Senior Living

Houston, TX, US

Develops and implements food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions.Plans menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.Cooks and carves meats, and prepares dishes.Orders food and chemical supplies for the kitchen; receives and validates all food deliveries against order form.Inventories food items monthly.Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.Practices safe and sanitary food handling.Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors.Selects, schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service educational programs for personnel.Monitors monthly expenditures to include explanation of significant variances to ensure compliance with budget.

Lone Star College

Associate's degree

University of Houston

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc