Multi-talented individual seeking to utilize Hotel, Hospitality and Restaurant Management training and experience in a School, Nursing Home, Corporate or Municipal Food Service assignment

ServSafe Certified Culinary Knowledge ~ Excellent Customer Service and Support ~ Multi-Tasking ~ Interpersonal Relationship Development Capacities ~ Reliability ~ Punctuality ~ Math and Language Skills

  Long-term career background in multiple business/industry sectors; proven success in team development and supervision with excellent communicative strengths

  Continually utilize excellence in outside the box thinking; adapt quickly to difficult situations and conceptualize solutions to complex situations while employing practical and cost-effective strategies to meet budgetary parameters

  Skilled in motivating peers/colleagues/subordinates to perform at highest levels; demonstrate in-depth patience in working with others

  Consistently meet and often far exceed organizational goals/objectives; recognized by peers and organizational management as individual who can be counted on to go above and beyond normal job responsibilities/functions

Edison Job Corps Academy, Edison, NJ 2012 2015

Lead Cook

         Skillfully prepared breakfast and lunch meals for 400+ Academy students; trained students and staff personnel while assuring safe and clean working environment; continually assured excellent customer service and support.

         Provided exceptional management and supervision of students during meal service, including any needed coaching/counseling.

         Proficiently managed inventory and assured organizational management was apprised of all product levels; also prepared BBQs and bagged lunches when requested and facilitated various holiday events for students and staff.

Lincoln Park Care Center, Lincoln Park, NJ 2009

Assistant Director

         Diligently managed all areas of Food and Nutritional Services for organization; performed daily walk-through of kitchen facilities, inspecting entire area and performing random checks of food to assure achievement of organizational standards for quality and appearance; also assured that all regulations were met regarding such things as maintaining proper food temperatures and was successful in improving departmental quality and elevating level of food prepared.

         Worked closely with supervisory staff and Chef to resolve any issues and led in-service meetings to ensure that all personnel were aware of regulations, any new policies and how to most effectively utilize equipment.

         Successfully developed weekly food/supply ordering system to provide efficiencies as well as excellent inventory control while maintaining all budgetary parameters/guidelines.

Sunrise Senior Living, Cresskill, NJ 2008 2009

Dining Room Supervisor

         Consistently employed outstanding interpersonal relationship development skills while interacting with residents at this independent/assisted living facility to ensure exceptionally pleasant dining experiences; acknowledged any concerns and reacted quickly to mitigate problems/issues and continually served in liaison role between residents and kitchen personnel.

         Utilized strong communicative capabilities in working with subordinates as well as residents to ensure clear understanding among all parties; facilitated food forum sessions as opportunities for residents to provide input and feedback regarding menu selections, food quality and service, among other areas.

         Designed and presented array of buffet specials and holiday parties/events; also developed well-received dessert stations for residents and families.

CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ 2003 2006

Buyer/Cook

         Originally recruited to serve as Food and Beverage Buyer for facility, with responsibilities covering inventory management and purchasing of food, beverage, kitchen equipment and uniforms; skillfully shopped, compared prices/products and negotiated purchases based on requirements, specifications, quality and price.

         Steered training of new-hire Food and Beverage Buyer in all relevant activities including stock rotation and inventory oversight.

         Was assigned to serve as Cook for Food Service Department; tasked with multiple, comprehensive responsibilities for preparing food for patients, doctors and colleagues; gained excellent industry experience.

El Sevillano Luncheonette, Union City, NJ 2000 2003

Assistant Manager/Cook

         Skillfully purchased highest quality products while negotiating for best possible pricing; oversaw inventory to assure proper levels of product.

         Expertly prepared cafeteria and luncheon-style Latin cuisine as ordered; ensured consistently clean and hygienic work environment.

Liz Claiborne, Inc., North Bergen, NJ 1983 1998

Import/Export Supervisor (1994-1998)

         Demonstrated exceptional negotiating strengths in developing domestic truck/international courier freight rates.

         Managed work performance of four team members and provided excellent training for all new hires in import/export processes and procedures; also interfaced and corresponded with internal and external customers to assure all needed coordination of services.

Traffic Department Lead Man (1987-1994)

         Tasked as Import/Export Coordinator, with responsibilities for providing crucial assistance to the Traffic Supervisor, Manager and Director for all operations; trained new hires to assure full understanding of and consistency with organizational processes/procedures.

         Also arranged for freight pick-ups and followed-up as needed.

Maintenance Mechanic (1983-1987)

         Successfully completed New Jersey State Black Seal License in 1986 and was then tasked with oversight responsibilities for servicing/maintaining company boilers; also troubleshot, serviced and maintained other steam equipment, plumbing and electrical systems and performed any needed machinery repair.

Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ

A.A.S., Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality Management, 2008

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Dear :

I am currently seeking to use my experience in food preparation and service as well as formal education in a challenging Food Service Management assignment and am submitting my resume for your consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include consistent long-term and exceptional performance as a Lead Cook for the Edison Job Corps Academy in Edison, New Jersey, where I was tasked with overseeing all aspects of preparing breakfast and lunch meals for over 400 Academy students.

Earlier assignments included Assistant Director of an assisted living/residential facility where I scrupulously oversaw food purchases and production while managing work performance of the Chef and staff, Dining Room Supervisor for a senior living facility, Buyer/Cook for a major medical organization and service as an Assistant Manager/Cook for a small, privately-owned enterprise.

In these roles, I have developed skills in such areas as Business Management, Customer Service, Staff Training, Facility Oversight, Budgetary Goals Achievement and the meeting/exceeding of organizational benchmarks and guidelines.

Throughout my career I have exhibited a commitment to quality and consistent compliance with critical governing directives, standards, policies and procedures. I am confident in my ability to deliver immediate and long-term results, and you will find me to be a performance-driven leader and collaborative team player focused on achieving and surpassing goals.

I am eager to discuss how my qualifications match your needs, and look forward to interviewing with you at your earliest convenience. In advance, I thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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