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Tom Madara, Cdm, Cffp

Director of Dining Services at Presbyterian Senior Living
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Seasoned hospitality professional with expertise in culinary management and event planning.
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Telford, Pennsylvania, United States, US
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  • Recipe Development
  • Event Management
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Tom Madara is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in culinary management, event planning, and recipe development. He has held various leadership positions in senior living facilities, catering companies, and restaurants, and has a strong background in hospitality management, culinary skills, and food service.

Experience

  • Presbyterian Senior Living
    • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Director of Dining Services
      • Dec 2022 - Present
      • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

      General Manager

  • Blooming Glen Pork & Catering
    • Blooming Glen, Pennsylvania United States
    • Catering Chef
      • May 2022 - May 2023
      • Blooming Glen, Pennsylvania United States

  • Merrill Gardens
    • Mercer Hill at Doylestown
    • Executive Chef
      • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
      • Mercer Hill at Doylestown

  • The Willows of Living Branches
    • Assistant Director of Dining Services
      • Jun 2017 - Oct 2021

  • St. Mary's Manor Central Care Solutions
    • St. Mary's Manor Lansdale PA
    • General Manager
      • Mar 2015 - Nov 2016
      • St. Mary's Manor Lansdale PA

  • The Landing at Willow Grove- a MCAP, LP
    • Willow Grove PA 19090
    • Director of Dining Services
      • Aug 2014 - Mar 2015
      • Willow Grove PA 19090

      Working as Department head of Dining Services for 136- bed Personal Senior Care Facility.Duties included both front and back of the house management, training and development of staff, employee retention, and adherence to State regulations and Company Standards

  • Solana Horsham- a Brookdale Senior Living Community
    • North Wales, PA
    • Director of Dining Services/ Executive Chef
      • Nov 2012 - Oct 2013
      • North Wales, PA

      Hired as Department Head to start up a newly constructed personal care facility with 75 total units. Recognized for effectively developing, managing and leading the culinary team to provide excellent service and known for producing top quality, creative menus contributing to revenue growth. Committed to creating memorable dining experiences for all guests. Efficient and highly motivated with working knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective supervision and training and proven ability to work effectively in busy environments with positive results. Utilize culinary experience as a Chef to facilitate special events, train staff, and for catering-related activities.

  • Erickson Living at Maris Grove
    • Glenn Mills, PA
    • Asst. Director of Dining Services
      • Apr 2009 - Nov 2012
      • Glenn Mills, PA

      Department Head for newly opened Long-term and short-term skilled care, Rehab and Personal Care facility in Delaware County. Responsible for all phases of the dietary department. Provide residents and staff with high quality, nutritious meals and responsive service and meets their needs while meeting regulatory requirements. Ensure consistent product quality and portion sizes including the development of cycle menus to meet regulatory requirements for IL and Renaissance Garden residents. Implemented systems and controls to achieve financial performance as established by the departmental business plan and controlling all food, labor, and nonfood costs.

  • Erickson Living
    • Asst Director of Dining Services
      • 2009 - 2012

  • SODEXO SENIOR DINING
    • Doylestown, PA
    • GENERAL MANAGER
      • Oct 2008 - Apr 2009
      • Doylestown, PA

      Department Head for CCRC facility consisting of over 200 Independent Living Senior residents, 65 Personal Care, and 60 Skilled Care residents. Responsible for all phases of the Dietary Department.

  • Arbour Square of Harleysville
    • director of dining services
      • 2006 - 2008

  • Brandywine Senior Living
    • Director of Dining Services
      • Sep 2001 - Apr 2006

  • Genuardi's Family Markets Store 19
    • East Goshen, PA
    • Food Service Manager
      • Apr 2000 - Aug 2001
      • East Goshen, PA

  • The Wood Company Masonic Home of PA
    • Lafayette Hills, PA
    • Executive Chef
      • Feb 1995 - Mar 2000
      • Lafayette Hills, PA

Education

  • 1990 - 1992
    Pennsylvania State University
    Bachelor's degree, Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management
  • 1987 - 1990
    Community College of Philadelphia
    Chef Apprenticeship, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
  • 1981 - 1985
    ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL

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