Deborah Mangione
Clinton Corners,NY
Summary
Accomplished Chef/Manager and Maintenance Supervisor with a proven track record at Cardinal Hayes Home for Children and Millbrook Central School District. Expert in kitchen operations and equipment maintenance, blending culinary creativity with robust management skills. Elevated team performance through effective training and mentoring, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Achieved significant improvements in efficiency and food quality, demonstrating a keen eye for innovation and team leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Manager of Operations
Cardinal Hayes Home for Children
Millbrook, New York
04.2022 - Current
- Supervised all kitchen operations, including ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
- Employed training and motivational techniques to keep atmosphere constructive for employees.
- Tracked waste management procedures to minimize losses due to spoilage or other factors.
- Scheduled and coordinated daily kitchen staff shifts while ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Prepared recipes, menu cycles and portion sizes within restaurant budgets.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements related to purchasing decisions for accuracy prior to submission for approval.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Educated culinary staff on all current safety and food regulations to keep kitchen compliant.
- Evaluated staff job performance, rewarded excellent work and issued disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Assisted in developing new recipes that incorporated unique flavors while still adhering to nutritional guidelines.
- Established relationships with local farmers markets for sourcing fresh produce for menu items.
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to ensure proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices were followed.
- Conducted weekly inventory checks to identify any discrepancies in quantities of items ordered or received.
Maintenance Supervisor
Millbrook Central School District
Millbrook, New York
09.2014 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Analyzed current procedures used by technicians during repairs and installations, making recommendations for improvements where applicable.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Collected data to compile detailed reports for upper management and closely monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades.
- Coordinated with external contractors for specialized maintenance projects.
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Prepared and monitored budget to keep maintenance department financially sound.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
- Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
- Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Directed maintenance activities to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power or gas required for operations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure cost-effective services.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05-1993
NYS Regents Diploma
Cardinal Spellman High School
The Bronx, NY06-1989
Skills
- Food presentation
- Recipe creation
- Dish preparation
- Equipment inspection
- Nutritional advice
- Food trend awareness
- Kitchen operations
- Training and mentoring
- Team management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Food safety management
- Kitchen management
- Culinary staff management
- Supply ordering
- Event planning
- Inventory supervision
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Chef/Manager of Operations
Cardinal Hayes Home for Children
04.2022 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Millbrook Central School District
09.2014 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Westchester Community College
NYS Regents Diploma
Cardinal Spellman High School
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