Frankie Toney
Lincoln,CA
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with 29 years of experience seeking a dynamic kitchen environment to enhance operations and elevate culinary standards. Expertise in menu development, food preparation, and kitchen management. Passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and fostering a collaborative team culture for culinary excellence. Committed to delivering top-notch service and exceeding customer expectations through innovative culinary creations and efficient kitchen operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dining Director
Brookdale Senior Living
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily dining operations ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and efficiency.
- Managed inventory controls, optimizing supply levels while reducing waste.
- Collaborated with culinary teams to design seasonal menus reflecting customer preferences.
Cook
Summerset Senior Living
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Duties: Preparing and cooking food for service. Ensuring food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
- Prepared nutritious meals in accordance with dietary guidelines for residents.
Executive Chef
Newcastle Produce
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented seasonal menus to enhance culinary offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, improving workflow efficiency and reducing food waste.
- Trained and mentored culinary staff, fostering skill development and teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Executive Chef
Empire Ranch Alzheimer Care Center
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe kitchen environment for all staff.
- Collaborated with local suppliers to source high-quality ingredients, supporting sustainable practices within the community.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels and minimizing costs through strategic purchasing decisions.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Chef
Randy Peters Catering
01.2011 - 08.2018
- Duties: Oversee entire baking staff; order all products, plan budgets, financials and inventory. Plans menus, food preparation and styling of food.
Executive Chef
Lake of the Pines Country Club
05.2006 - 01.2011
- Duties: Planning all menus and special events, food preparation and styling. Oversee kitchen staff, ordering product, plan budgets, financials and inventory.
Education
General Education
West Valley College
01.1990
Culinary Arts Specialist
Institute of Technology
01.2011
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Spun Sugar Baking and Cake Decorating
Berkeley, CA01.2004
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Food safety compliance
- Guest relations
Certification
- Certified Food Safety and Food Handling
- Perfect Attendance
- Culinary Arts Specialist
Timeline
Dining Director
Brookdale Senior Living
02.2024 - Current
Cook
Summerset Senior Living
06.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Chef
Newcastle Produce
05.2022 - 04.2023
Executive Chef
Empire Ranch Alzheimer Care Center
09.2018 - 03.2022
Chef
Randy Peters Catering
01.2011 - 08.2018
Executive Chef
Lake of the Pines Country Club
05.2006 - 01.2011
Culinary Arts Specialist
Institute of Technology
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Spun Sugar Baking and Cake Decorating
General Education
West Valley College
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