HARVEY SANDERS
Summary
Skilled Food Service Professional with extensive culinary experience in high-volume settings. Streamlined kitchen operations while upholding strict health and safety standards. Holds a valid Food Handler's license from New York State. Enhanced kitchen organization and cleanliness, ensuring a safe and efficient dining experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook /Prep/Grill
Corewell Health
Farmington Hill, MI
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Prepared food for multiple stations to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by actively participating in all areas, improving workflow efficiency.
- Maintained health department standards through thorough cleaning and sanitization of kitchen.
Cook/Prep/Grill/Production
Trinity Health
Livonia, MI
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Prepared and served nutritious meals for independent residents at breakfast, lunch, and dinner to promote health and well-being.
- Supported culinary needs of assisted living residents by preparing meals tailored to dietary requirements.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and sanitation by adhering to health department regulations, contributing to a safe dining environment.
Kitchen Supervisor
Core Service
Brooklyn, NY
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Prepared nutritious breakfast, lunch, and dinner for homeless residents, ensuring dietary needs were met
- Trained new employees on safety and food handling procedures.
- Ordered food supplies for daily meal preparation in a timely manner
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies.
Assistant Head Chef
odyssey House
New York , NY
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Prepared balanced meals for young residents, meeting specific nutritional needs.
- Managed food order inventory to ensure consistent stock availability.
- Sanitized kitchen to comply with Department of Health standards.
Food Service Manager
Damon House, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
10.2007 - 10.2009
- Scheduled staff hours and assigned work tasks to optimize team workflow.
- Ordered food, received deliveries, and verified contents for quality assurance.
- Ensured timely meal service for catered events and meetings.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen to ensure compliance with health department standards.
Co-Manager
Wendy’s Restaurant
Brooklyn, NY
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Issued weekly schedules to align staffing with business needs and enhance service levels.
- Trained new employees to enhance team skills and ensure smooth onboarding.
- Ordered food supplies while managing inventory accuracy to prevent shortages.
- Processed receipts and prepared funds for bank deposits.
Education
Qualifying Certificate - Food Protection
The City of New York Department of Health
New York, NY01-1997
Cooking, Baking & Catering Certificate -
New York Food & Hotel Management
New York, NY01-1995
GED -
University of the State of New York Education Department
Skills
- Grill techniques
- Meal prep
- Menu planning
- Contamination prevention
- Food safety practices
- Food storage
- Order verification
- Kitchen organization
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Cook /Prep/Grill
Corewell Health
11.2022 - 09.2025
Cook/Prep/Grill/Production
Trinity Health
11.2019 - 10.2022
Kitchen Supervisor
Core Service
11.2017 - 10.2019
Assistant Head Chef
odyssey House
11.2014 - 12.2017
Food Service Manager
Damon House, Inc.
10.2007 - 10.2009
Co-Manager
Wendy’s Restaurant
01.1996 - 01.2001
Qualifying Certificate - Food Protection
The City of New York Department of Health
Cooking, Baking & Catering Certificate -
New York Food & Hotel Management
GED -
University of the State of New York Education Department