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Gregory Chittick
Food Service Manager
Philadelphia,PA
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Summary
Seasoned Food Service Manager adept at optimizing department operations by maximizing efficiency, performance and cost controls. Strong communicator and strategic planner with excellent conflict management abilities. Built exceptional rapport with vendors to support consistent and favorable inventory replenishment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification - Servsafe
1
1
ANFP - Certified Dietary Manager
Work History
Production Food Service Manager
Pennsylvania Hospital - Aramark
Philadelphia
05.2022 - 06.2026
- Collaborated with food service director and executive chef to manage 35+ team members and meet diverse dietary needs of 300 patients daily.
- Delivered high-quality culinary offerings to visitors and staff through cafeteria service.
- Coordinated exceptional catering services for various departments as requested.
- Facilitated a clean and safe environment by implementing high sanitation standards in compliance with Federal, State, and Local policies.
- Interacted with various vendors to facilitate payment.
- This is achieved through continued coaching /training of our team members.
Assistant Food Services Director
St. Mary Retirement community
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Assisted in the planning and overseeing day to day operations, while maintaining a 95% deficiency free kitchen during state inspections (State and Local Authorities).
- Collaborated with Food Service Director to manage 35 team members, ensuring satisfaction of 175 residents with diverse food preferences.
- Coordinated onboarding, training, and disciplinary actions for hourly employees to enhance team performance and compliance.
Server, Bartender, Certified Trainer, Service Professional and Culinary Professional
Olive Garden
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Worked in various restaurant roles, enhancing versatility and adaptability.
- Strived for complete guest satisfaction while efficiently managing company resources.
- Developed skills in each position, building a strong foundation for future roles.
Resident Director
Assisted Living Concepts
Levittown
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Trained staff on company policies to ensure adherence to proper procedures.
- Ensured compliance with local and regional regulations for legal operation.
- Supervised daily operations and staff in assisted living community.
- Developed and implemented resident care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance team performance and service quality.
Server, Bartender, Certified Trainer, Service Professional and Culinary Professional
Olive Garden
05.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed in multiple roles within restaurant environment.
- Strived for complete guest satisfaction while managing company resources efficiently.
- Built expertise through each position, enhancing skillset for future roles.
Care Manager, Lead Care Manager, Medical Care manager and Assisted Living Coordinator
Sunrise Senior Living
Lafayette Hill
12.2005 - 10.2008
- Managed daily operations of residential care facility, ensuring quality care for residents.
- Participated in care plan meetings, coordinated care managers, and assigned shifts to optimize staffing.
Education
MBA - Business degree
Eastern University
St. David’s, PA12-2005
Hospital Corpsman -
United States Navy
03-1985
Skills
- Food safety
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Kitchen operations management
- Inventory management
- Ordering supplies
- Supplier negotiation
- Waste reduction
- Customer relationship management
- Operations management
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Staff leadership
- Employee retention
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
Certification
- Certified Dietary Manager
- Servsafe
Timeline
Production Food Service Manager
Pennsylvania Hospital - Aramark
05.2022 - 06.2026
Assistant Food Services Director
St. Mary Retirement community
01.2018 - 05.2022
Server, Bartender, Certified Trainer, Service Professional and Culinary Professional
Olive Garden
11.2015 - 12.2017
Resident Director
Assisted Living Concepts
01.2012 - 02.2013
Server, Bartender, Certified Trainer, Service Professional and Culinary Professional
Olive Garden
05.2010 - 01.2012
Care Manager, Lead Care Manager, Medical Care manager and Assisted Living Coordinator
Sunrise Senior Living
12.2005 - 10.2008
MBA - Business degree
Eastern University
Hospital Corpsman -
United States Navy