Experience

CulinArt Group

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chef Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Flourtown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Food Service Director

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2022

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Recipe and menu development based on season, local availability, and food trends Oversight of food service team including head chef, lead cashier, cafeteria supervisors, and staff working both in cafeteria and satellite locations Increased cafeteria sales by 40% and catering sales by 20% from 2015 to 2020 Implement pre-ordering and delivery systems to offer service to additional grade levels Develop and run COVID-19-compliant system for 150+ orders daily for 2020-2021 school… Show more Recipe and menu development based on season, local availability, and food trends Oversight of food service team including head chef, lead cashier, cafeteria supervisors, and staff working both in cafeteria and satellite locations Increased cafeteria sales by 40% and catering sales by 20% from 2015 to 2020 Implement pre-ordering and delivery systems to offer service to additional grade levels Develop and run COVID-19-compliant system for 150+ orders daily for 2020-2021 school year Support other corporate accounts with training, new account openings, tech support, and ServSafe testing Lead three popular after school enrichment clubs: Cook’s Night Off, Storybook Crafts, and Once Upon A Time Club. Activities include cooking, baking, crafts, tea parties, and make-believe imaginary play.



Metz & Associates, LTD

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Jan 2016

  LEAP Academy and Morrisville School District Manage all aspects of food service department at three school accounts, including the opening of new kitchen and supporting the launch of fourth school kitchen Responsible for all accounting; accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory and payroll Developed menus that comply with child nutrition regulations while meeting budgetary parameters Facilitated Farm-to-School program including starting a school garden, increasing local produce procurement and setting up and delivering… Show more Manage all aspects of food service department at three school accounts, including the opening of new kitchen and supporting the launch of fourth school kitchen Responsible for all accounting; accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory and payroll Developed menus that comply with child nutrition regulations while meeting budgetary parameters Facilitated Farm-to-School program including starting a school garden, increasing local produce procurement and setting up and delivering education programs Assist other corporate accounts with special projects, new corporate openings, and account bidding processes Show less



CulinArt Group

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Food Service Director

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

  Franciscan Care Center Hockessin DE Managed diet aides and kitchen staff to ensure compliance with food preparation and service regulations Oversaw food and labor budgets to align with contracts while ensuring high quality food service for all residents Assisted in development of new healthcare division website Helped facilitate the transition from tray service to satellite dining for additional dining areas Developed and provided employee educational programming Implemented new diet software and menus to improve… Show more Managed diet aides and kitchen staff to ensure compliance with food preparation and service regulations Oversaw food and labor budgets to align with contracts while ensuring high quality food service for all residents Assisted in development of new healthcare division website Helped facilitate the transition from tray service to satellite dining for additional dining areas Developed and provided employee educational programming Implemented new diet software and menus to improve resident satisfaction Show less



CulinArt Group

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Food Service Manager

  • 2010 - 2011

  Managed diet aides and kitchen staff to ensure compliance with food preparation and service regulations Oversaw food and labor budgets to align with contracts while ensuring high quality food service for all residents Assisted in development of new healthcare division website Helped facilitate the transition from tray service to satellite dining for additional dining areas Developed and provided employee educational programming Implemented new diet software and menus to improve… Show more Managed diet aides and kitchen staff to ensure compliance with food preparation and service regulations Oversaw food and labor budgets to align with contracts while ensuring high quality food service for all residents Assisted in development of new healthcare division website Helped facilitate the transition from tray service to satellite dining for additional dining areas Developed and provided employee educational programming Implemented new diet software and menus to improve resident satisfaction Show less



Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Nutitional care coordinator/manager

  • Apr 2007 - Jul 2010

  Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania



Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nutritional Care Coordinator

  • Dec 2004 - Apr 2007

  Southampton and Brittney Point, Pennsylvania • Assessed and provide documentation of resident’s nutritional needs through care plans, MDS forms and medical charting. • Assisted community dietitian with nutritional finding and monitoring resident’s needs. • Participated in weekly care conferences, daily meetings and food forums as scheduled. • Supervised diet aides and kitchen staff to assure the food preparation and service followed HACCP regulations.



Nutrisystem, Inc.

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Weight loss counselor

  • 2004 - 2004

  Counseled clients on a one-to-one basis to achieve weight loss goals under the supervision of a registered dietician. • Ensured that clients met nutritional requirements while on Nutrisystem. • Counseled clients on proper dietary additions based on medications and existing health complications. • Sales responsibilities in promoting NutriSystem weight loss program.