| Candidate Information | | Title | Food Service Executive Chef/ Manager | | Target Location | US-NY-Nichols |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCOVER LETTERWith several decades of experience in food service and retail/wholesale, I have not only honed my skills and knowledge but also left a significant mark with my leadership and innovation. My contributions, which have been widely recognized, have not just shaped but transformed the industry. I am known for my diligence in both genres. However, my true passion and dedication have always been in food service, a field I have loved and excelled in for over thirty years.My professional journey is a testament to my unwavering adaptability and resilience. From my humble beginnings as a barback to my recent role as the Executive Chef for the Kalurah Masonic Center and Camp Badger, where I catered to challenging children, I have encountered and conquered numerous obstacles. Despite the significant challenges COVID regional economics and other industry challenges posed, I have not just maintained but upgraded my culinary skills. I have also showcased my adaptability and resilience as the owner of my own Concierge Chef and Catering Service, proving my ability to survive and thrive in any situation.My experiences and diversity have exposed me to various cuisines and foods, in which I have acquired proficiency. I have gained proficiency in most food service and catering areas while progressing from a Chef/manager to a leader. My Cuisine de Chef is Mediterranean with a great deal of regional diversity. Communication and acceptance are crucial for achieving any goal. I have learned and practiced these skills to communicate effectively with my team and Administration and to accept the diversity, goals, and limitations when necessary to be a more effective leader. I am eager to bring this dedication and commitment to your team, fostering a culture of growth and success in the food service industry.I also enjoyed serving the community as a professional Paramedic/Firefighter, adeptly navigating industry shifts. I have learned numerous skills and experience as a Community Paramedic, Hazmat tech, Rescue Specialist, and WMD/Shooter Specialist. During this period, I acquired leadership skills, definitive decision-making ability, staff management, SOP/SOG/Protocols/Laws compliance and creation, budget creation and management, inventory and restocking, and not exclusively more. The greatest asset acquired is teamwork/communication. While a professional in this occupation, I suddenly also found myself as the Firehouse/Station Chef with all duties and responsibilities.My retail/wholesale experience has been diverse, from wholesaling/retailing EMS supplies to serving as a banquet chef/caterer. I've learned that the perception and acceptance of services are directly proportional to the skill set and knowledge. My various roles have equipped me with leadership and management skills, including staff management, marketing/sales budget compliance and creation, inventory management, vendor relations, sanitation, and compliance with all governing policies, guidelines, protocols, laws, and corporate mandates.I am a little like old-school teachers in that I emulate honor, integrity, and transparency in all I do, with a continued need to know and progress to succeed at greatness. However, I concede my shortcomings, which I own and learn from for future references. I have a proud employment history with accolades and enthusiastic notes in employment and management. I look forward to possible employment at your establishment.SUMMARYDedicated Executive Chef with over 30 years of culinary experience, especially in Executive/Sous kitchen management. Experiences include staffing and menu creation, management, and more. Specialized skills in Mediterranean cuisine and passionate about mentoring younger chefs/staff and ensuring efficient kitchen operations without compromising quality. Adaptable, Decisive, Disciplined, Communicative, InspirationalSKILLSExecutive Chef Cuisine/Service skills and resources with multi-national diversityTeam Building, Administrative Support, Inspiration, ManagementExecutive Office Administration & Operations ManagementMenu / Product ManagementAllergen/Special Needs AccommodationProduct, Table & Service PresentationPersonnel Management w/ schedulingP & LData Entry with Microsoft Office ProInventory / Stores ManagementProtocol, Guideline, Policy ManagementGeneral Accounting / Budget / PayrollCustomer Service & Community RelationsCommunicationSales & MarketingMailings - Individual, Parcel and BulkSituational LeadershipEmployee RelationsPeachworks and other POS AppsVendor Development & RelationsKitchen Appliance Operations/ManagementCourtesy and ProfessionalismRecipe, Menu creationWORK EXPERIENCE (30+ years of Food Service with additional complimentary experience)Daniel Anthony Professional Specialty Services and Accoutrements (PSSA) (2000 current) Mediterranean/International Cuisine Private Concierge and Special Event ServiceWith Per Diem Chef for the following establishments:Number 5, Binghamton (closed)Westbrook Lodge Community Dinners (closed)Lampys Mediterranean Grill, Endicott (new owner)Banana Curve Diner, South Waverly, PASugar Maple Caf, Owego (closed)WORK EXPERIENCE Continued (30+ years of Food Service with additional complimentary experience)Volunteer (1982 - 2024) & Professional (1998 -2025) Firefighter/Paramedic (Retired)(with Crew Chief/Haz-mat/Rescue/WMD/Wilderness/PALS/GEMS/ACLS/Instructor & additional Certifications)Paramedics and firefighters are assigned to a field station responding to perform various emergency medical, firefighting, rescue techniques, and Haz-mat under direct and limited supervision. They also maintain apparatuses and operate multiple equipment, vehicles, and stations.A firefighter/paramedic is a person who combats and contains fires and provides emergency medical aid. This role also takes steps to prevent fires and educates the public about prevention. The firefighter/paramedic is responsible for operating and maintaining firefighting and other emergency equipment and facilities, ensuring optimal performance in protecting life and property.Knowledge and skills are regularly and consistently refreshed and continued through applicable education credits, skills scenarios, training, and coursework.Paramedics assess a patient's condition, administer emergency medical care, assess injuries and illnesses, provide emergency medical care, and transport patients to medical facilities.Procuring, Inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining equipmentConducting surveys and inspections for constituent satisfaction and community hazards and codesAnalyzing dangerous situations and determining the best course of actionLions Camp Badger Seasonal Executive Chef Generalized Cuisine (2020 2022)725 Larue Road, Spencer, NY 14883Executive Chef Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead Culinary Assets with a single assistantBudget, P & L, compliance with gainsStores / Vendor Coordinator/managementQI/QA Service-oriented beneficial SatisfactionMulti-Diet - Reg./particular needs/allergensFiscal achievement $5000 under budgetReese's Family Restaurant - Executive Cook (2021 2022) (Business Closed due to fire) American Cuisine471 North Keystone Avenue, South Waverly, PA 18840Head cook/owner-compliant duties/responsibilitiesVendor/ Supply Procurement ManagementScheduling & Staff CoordinationService-oriented ManagementClient/Community Satisfaction QI/QAOrlandos Catering - Sous Chef / Banquet development coordinator (2018 2021) Mediterranean/American Cuisine722 West Main Street, Endicott, NY 13760 PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (closed)2468 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY 13850 PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (retired)On-site Chef/Sous for Banquet/Catered/Community EventsService-oriented with Client and Community SatisfactionStaff and Supply ManagementEquipment ManagementEvent Assessment and AnalysisQI / QAHallo Berlin North Tavern Part-Time / Per Diem Banquet Chef (2014-2018) (Closed) German/Bavarian Cuisine55 Corbettsville Road, Conklin, NY 13748Sous/Banquet ChefCoordinated, Managed, Prepped, and Cooked for Remote Venues/EventsOktoberfest Community Events Coordinator/ManagerAnnual Kalurah Shriners Oktoberfest Executive ChefService Satisfaction Orientated with beneficial P&LWService-orientated with beneficial P&L gains/QI/QAWORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED(30+ years Food Service with additional complimentary experiencesKalurah Masonic Community Center Executive Chef/Banquet Manager & NPO Executive Administrator AssistantDickson Street, Endicott, New York 13760 (2005 2020 Full Time)Executive/Banquet Chef and CoordinatorExecutive NPO Administrative AssistantReports/documentation/NYS ComplianceMarketing, SaleStaff/Faculty relationsEvent and Community RelationsStaff Coordination/SchedulingInventory and Vendor CoordinationCommunications ManagementMedia Coordination and Marketing SalesQI/QAFacility Sanitation & MaintenanceProcurement supplies/equipment/liquorElected Official for Village of Nichols Trustee & Clerk/Appointed Municipal Official of Town of Nichols (Planning Chair)/ Appointed Tioga County Municipal Official (REAP VP / Waste Management Director) 2005 - 2015Elected and Appointed OfficialPerformed / Completed Clerical and administrative tasks for municipal /State/Federal CompliancePublic RelationsBudget Creation/ManagementCertified Grant Writer for Various State and Federal AgenciesOperation & Communications ManagementEvent Creation/ManagementSchedule and Travel Management & CoordinationSupply / Maintenance Operations ManagementProject Coordinator for Various Projects023123303Hands and Voices of New York Founder and President 2000-2002Hands & Voices of New York is a statewide chapter of the national Hands & Voices organization. Dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. Facilitating a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve their children's communication access and educational outcomes through outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts focused on enabling Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children to reach their highest potential.CEO / President of Professional Specialty Services & Accouterments International (PSSAI, Inc.) 1991 1998Consulting, Service, & Supplies for EMS and Catering/Concierge Chef. (Business Sold)The provider-led business created professional and financial success. Corporate Executive Duties and Responsibilities to enable, maintain, and achieve Corporate growth with the daily skills and resources acquired to achieve our goals.Corporation purchase acquired in 1998 by North Shore University Health System (Northwell) (EMS services) Graham Field Inc. (Retail/Wholesale Services) and Piccadilly Catering Services (concierge Chef services)Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance, Inc (BSBRA) NYS-EMS ALS Provider 1994 1998PT Service Provider and Officer (Captain) Duties included BLS/ALS/Pharm Inventory and Acquisitions, Daily Day Captain Reports and analysis, Compilation of reports for communication to Chiefs and Executive Board, Response analysis, and QA/QI reportsas well as SOP/G Enforcement.WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED(30+ years Food Service with additional complimentary experience)Patchogue Knights of Columbus Community Center - House Lead Cook to House Sous Chef (Events) 1992 199838 West 1st Street, Patchogue, New York 1772 PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, Italian and Misc. Cuisine with Allergen ConsiderationLine Cook to lead Line Cook to Head Cook to Sous Chef. Duties and responsibilitiesFollow orders, recipes, and management of Executive ChefFood Prep, Cook, Plate, and Serve, weekly servings and Banquet Event servings and BuffetSanitation and Service-Oriented BenefitsRudys Butcher and Meat Market (staff and butcher apprenticeship) 1990 1992554 Medford Avenue, Patchogue, New York 11772 (Closed Owner died and sold the business -now a pub)Taught various methods and procedures of butchering (as Apprentice)Retail Sales to the Public of multiple cuts and productsFadeleys Deli Beer Pub, Bartender and Lead Cook 1987 1991440 West Main Street, Patchogue, New York 11772Presented and served various international and Domestic BrewsPrepared and Served various Pub/Deli preparationsCreated Menus and various entre RecipesRegister sales and community marketingConrads Deli Pub Cook 1981 to General Manager 1986 1981-1987453 Medford Avenue, North Patchogue, New York 11772 (Closed due to Owner's Sudden Death)EDUCATIONTioga County Food Service Certification (Red Card) (expires 02/12/2026)Broome County Food Safety Certification (current)ServeSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (currently lapsed and undergoing current recertification)ServSafe Alcohol Certification Current (current)ServSafe food Handler Certification (current)Culinary Academy of Long Island 1991-1993 Attendance125 Michael Drive, Syosset, New York 11791 (CLOSED 2016)Finger Lakes Community College Paramedical Science3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424Molloy College FT Matriculation1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Center, NY 11570Suffolk County Community College EMS & Culinary Courses Completed -Ammerman Campus, 533 College Road, Selden, NY 11784New York Bartending & Mixology - 1982 Graduation590 Old Medford Avenue, North Patchogue, NY 11772 |
