JASON DAVID CURRAN
Folsom,PA
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 20 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Morrison Healthcare Food Services
Philadelphia, PA
02.2022 - Current
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control and customer service.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Aligned seasonal promotions with ingredient availability to maximize profits.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
Food Service Director
Morrison
Salem, NJ
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Production Manager
West Chester University
West Chester, Pa
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Six retail locations including Chic-fil-a and Starbucks franchises, Staff of 35 employees including managers and supervisors, Volume of 4.5 million in revenue, Production Ordering/ Inventory/ Cost
- Control/Scheduling/Payroll, Budgeting/Forecasting, HR Functions
Food Service Director
Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Production Ordering/ Inventory/ Cost Control/Scheduling/Payroll, Patient/Customer Satisfaction,
- Budgeting/Forecasting, HR Functions, Skilled in FMS/ Market Connection/ UFS/ SMG/ eVision
Operations Manager
Virtua
Marlton, NJ
04.2014 - 05.2015
- 180 bed acute care facility, retail, operation, and on/off-site catering, Implemented “At-Your-Request”
- Patient Room Service Model, Responsible for $2.3 million in managed volume
Chef Manager
Springfield Hospital
, Pa
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Implemented HACCP System, Retail/Patient Menu Development, Food Cost Responsibility,
- Implementing Food Production/Marketing Systems
Area Manager
Aramark Education K
Radnor, PA
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Menu Development, P&L Analysis, Managing and training employees
Executive Sous Chef
Aramark Education K
Radnor, PA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Menu development and costing, P&L Analysis, Manage food and labor cost, Purchasing and Inventory management
Outlet Chef
Multiple, Harrah’s
Chester, PA
12.2006 - 12.2010
- Menu development and costing, Managing food cost, labor costs, and employee retention in union environment, Purchasing all food and supplies for four food service outlets.
Education
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts
The Restaurant School Of Walnut Hill College
01.2001 - 01.2003
Skills
Recipes and menu planning
Certification
ServSafe
Timeline
Executive Chef
Morrison Healthcare Food Services
02.2022 - Current
Food Service Director
Morrison
07.2021 - 02.2022
Production Manager
West Chester University
09.2019 - 07.2021
Food Service Director
Jefferson Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2019
Operations Manager
Virtua
04.2014 - 05.2015
Chef Manager
Springfield Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2014
Area Manager
Aramark Education K
01.2013 - 05.2013
Executive Sous Chef
Aramark Education K
01.2011 - 01.2013
Outlet Chef
Multiple, Harrah’s
12.2006 - 12.2010
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts
The Restaurant School Of Walnut Hill College
01.2001 - 01.2003
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