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Ferdinand Pacitti

Yorkville,IL

Summary

As a Culinary Professional for almost fifteen years, Starting in the elevated Atlantic City environment under chefs such as Bobby Flay, Wolfgang Puck, and Jose Garces, i have Crafted a system of BOH management that has increased value while lowering labor in every instance of being a Head chef. Now in a more small town environment i am taking a step back from the big city and doing what i can to help small businesses in yorkville grow.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

Parma Pizza Bar
Yorkville, IL
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Established a culture of safety in the kitchen by enforcing strict safety protocols.
  • Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
  • Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.

Lead Chef

Silver Fox bar and Grille
Yorkville, IL
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Developed innovative recipes to suit complicated dietary requirements for customers.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.

Executive Chef

Kennedy Pointe Restaurant & Pub
Yorkville, IL
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Established a culture of safety in the kitchen by enforcing strict safety protocols.
  • Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
  • Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Absegami High School
Galloway, NJ
06-2012

Skills

  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Order Management
  • Forecasting and Planning
  • Food Preparation Techniques
  • Menu Planning
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Ingredients Selection
  • BOH Operations
  • Team Leadership
  • Quality Assurance
  • Food Prep Planning
  • Hiring, Training, and Development
  • Sanitation Guidelines

Certification

  • Illinois Food handling Manager Cerification valid until 2026

Timeline

Executive Chef

Parma Pizza Bar
12.2023 - 03.2024

Lead Chef

Silver Fox bar and Grille
02.2022 - 12.2023

Executive Chef

Kennedy Pointe Restaurant & Pub
01.2020 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Absegami High School

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