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Edgardo Pereda

Kyle,TX

Summary

Ambitious & Goal Oriented Director of Food and Nutrition with 33+ years of Healthcare experience. A proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies, budgeting and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Food and Nutrition Services GM IV

Sodexo Healthcare
02.2025 - Current

Unit Closing, due Client decided to go self op, financial reason

Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
6 2023 - 01.2025
  • Improved customer satisfaction by implementing innovative menu options and quality control measures.
  • Enhanced employee retention through comprehensive training programs and professional development opportunities.

Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Cross Creek Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Led a team of culinary professionals to create memorable dining experiences for guests.
  • Managed budgetary constraints effectively, optimizing food costs and minimizing waste.

Culinary Service Director

Solstice Senior Living
05.2020 - 10.2021


  • Championed adoption of new technologies that streamlined workflows, improving response times without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
  • Provided for and satisfied over 120 residents.

Manager/Regional Operations Support

Sodexo Healthcare
07.2016 - 5 2020
  • Support GM with all operation support, implement at Sodexo standards with 75% proven success.
  • Teach managers and provide measurable goals to achieve success, utilizing tools & programs from Sodexo.
  • Implementation of AYR, Gold checks with 98% accuracy, execution of HACCP to fullest with 100%

Executive Chef III

Sodexo Healthcare
11.2013 - 7 2016
  • Manage all food aspect of 450 daily census, and Retail area.
  • Implementation of AYR, Gold checks, execution of HACCP in whole operation, 100% programs executions.
  • Manage purchasing over 2.5 M Help strengthen Retail sales of 2 M by 22% sale.


Executive Chef

Aramark
8 2009 - 5 2010


  • Health care Food Production National Leader Aramark
  • National Start 8.0 Trainer On boarding of new Managers Aramark


Executive Chef

Aramark
5 2010 - 11.2013
  • Help build company's business by leading implementation of Room Service model for patients.
  • Manage to feed for 3500 + guests for special events.


Food Production Manager

Aramark
6 2007 - 8 2009


  • Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting issues related to equipment malfunction or process failures within plant operations area.

Consultant Manager

Self Employed Services
12.2003 - 1 2006


  • Implemented innovative business strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
  • Created compelling proposals for potential clients showcasing company''s capabilities and expertise in solving their unique challenges.

Restaurant Owner/Operator

E & S Pereda Inc. DBA Lucca Pizza
6 1996 - 8 2003
  • Developed variety of menu items catering to customers with food allergies and diet restrictions such as gluten-free and vegan items.
  • Knowledgeable of P&L Manage and control budget.



Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Universidad De Guanajuato
Guanajuato Mexico
05-1995

Skills

  • Team Management
  • HACCP Knowledge
  • Joint Commission Expert
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Waste reduction
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Business Development
  • Labor Cost Control
  • 25 years Customer Service
  • 30 years Leadership Experience
  • 25 years Culinary Experience
  • Health Promotion
  • Financial Analysis
  • Purchasing management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • ServSafe

  • ServSafe-Proctor

  • American Red Cross-CPR

Timeline

Director of Food and Nutrition Services GM IV

Sodexo Healthcare
02.2025 - Current

Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Cross Creek Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2023

Culinary Service Director

Solstice Senior Living
05.2020 - 10.2021

Manager/Regional Operations Support

Sodexo Healthcare
07.2016 - 5 2020

Executive Chef III

Sodexo Healthcare
11.2013 - 7 2016

Consultant Manager

Self Employed Services
12.2003 - 1 2006

Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
6 2023 - 01.2025

Executive Chef

Aramark
8 2009 - 5 2010

Executive Chef

Aramark
5 2010 - 11.2013

Food Production Manager

Aramark
6 2007 - 8 2009

Restaurant Owner/Operator

E & S Pereda Inc. DBA Lucca Pizza
6 1996 - 8 2003

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Universidad De Guanajuato
Edgardo Pereda