David Dohanick
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dynamic Culinary Services Director with a proven record in budget management, staff training, and menu development. Committed to enhancing resident satisfaction through compliance oversight and quality assurance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Services Director Specialist
New Perspective Senior Living
Minneapolis, Minnesota8/19
08.2019 - Current
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance resident care and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality service delivery.
- Developed training programs to empower staff in best practices.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and resources for multiple senior living communities.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
Director of Culinary Services
Tealwood Management
Andover, Minnesota
06.2013 - 08.2019
- Directed culinary operations for diverse dining services across multiple locations.
- Oversaw menu development in collaboration with dietitians and nutritionists.
- Managed staff training programs to enhance culinary skills and service standards.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
Chef Manager
Taher Inc.
Hopkins, Minnesota
08.2006 - 03.2013
- Oversaw kitchen operations and staff scheduling for efficient meal service.
- Developed seasonal menus in collaboration with culinary team and dietary guidelines.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations during food preparation and storage.
- Managed inventory control and procurement of kitchen supplies and ingredients.
- Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
- Implemented quality control measures for food presentation and taste consistency.
- Coordinated catering events, adapting menus to client specifications and preferences.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to promote teamwork and address operational challenges.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Budget management
- Staff training
- Menu development
- Compliance oversight
- Quality assurance
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- SERV safe certified
- SERV safe proctor
Timeline
Culinary Services Director Specialist
New Perspective Senior Living
08.2019 - Current
Director of Culinary Services
Tealwood Management
06.2013 - 08.2019
Chef Manager
Taher Inc.
08.2006 - 03.2013
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Anoka-Ramsey Community College