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Fred H. Armstrong Jr.

Chef
Ellsworth,PA

Summary

To obtain a position in a successful company that will permit me to utilize my culinary abilities and kitchen management skills

Dining services professional with extensive experience in managing dining operations and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to changing needs. Known for strong organizational skills and results-driven approach.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Cluster Dining Services Coordinator

Sunrise Senior Living
04.2020 - Current
  • Managed inventory effectively to minimize food spoilage and reduce costs.
  • Followed OSHA, safety, health, and sanitation guidelines.
  • Organized special events such as themed nights or holiday dinners, enhancing guest experiences and generating repeat business.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding food safety practices within the establishment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and sanitary environment by enforcing strict adherence to health codes and regulations.
  • Coordinated staff meetings aimed at fostering team collaboration through open communication channels among employees.
  • Responsible for 6 sister communities in Ohio and Western PA.
  • Often provided support to communities in Chicago and New Jersey as well as Ohio and Western PA

Dining Services Manager

Hawthorne Woods
09.2016 - Current
  • Plans assign & inspect the work of Food Service Staff. Schedules and assigns staff. Supervises the storage & care of food and supplies. Oversees the cleaning of the kitchen, storage, & dining areas, and equipment. Checks resident’s trays for consistency with the specified menu & works on tray line at mealtimes. Charts dietetic progress for Residents at least quarterly to meet care plan goals, as required. Coordinates and plans food preparation activities for special events.

Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Manager

Nemacolin Country Club
04.2012 - 08.2016
  • Oversee daily operations including but not limited to ordering food, beer and liquor, scheduling and training. Making soups, sauces and stocks. Implementing training manuals and designing banquet and ala carte menus. Planned and executed weddings and banquets of up to 240 people. Showed a profit for the club for the first time in over a decade.

Kitchen Supervisor

Max & Erma’s
01.2010 - 03.2012
  • Opened kitchen daily. Maintained standards set by corporate office. Responsible for ordering produce and keeping track of meat and dry goods use. Capable of working any station in the kitchen at any volume level.

Head Chef/Assistant General Manager

Sonny’s Steak & Seafood
08.2008 - 01.2010
  • Opened and closed restaurant daily. Responsible for cash deposits, ordering all products for the establishment. Made soups, sauces and pizza dough. Managed and scheduled staff of 18 in absence of owner.

Kitchen Manager

Lagerheads
10.2006 - 08.2008
  • Scheduled kitchen staff. Hired and trained employees. Responsible for all aspects of the kitchen, including sanitation, food quality, inventory and ordering.

Education

Diploma - General courses

Middletown High School
Middletown, RI
06.1991

Skills

  • Scheduling staff
  • Training employees
  • Meal preparation
  • Sanitation standards
  • Food presentation
  • Allergy awareness
  • Dietary restrictions

Accomplishments

2 time Dining Excellence Award winner

2002 Kelly's Acres wing cook off champion

Timeline

Cluster Dining Services Coordinator

Sunrise Senior Living
04.2020 - Current

Dining Services Manager

Hawthorne Woods
09.2016 - Current

Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Manager

Nemacolin Country Club
04.2012 - 08.2016

Kitchen Supervisor

Max & Erma’s
01.2010 - 03.2012

Head Chef/Assistant General Manager

Sonny’s Steak & Seafood
08.2008 - 01.2010

Kitchen Manager

Lagerheads
10.2006 - 08.2008

Diploma - General courses

Middletown High School

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