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Jay Canales

Executive Chef
Philadelphia,PA

Summary

A dedicated professional with 15 years of experience in the food service industry, specializing in creating nutritious and palatable meals. As an Executive Chef in a retirement village, I have a proven track record of directly collaborating with chefs to meet specific health needs. My hands-on knowledge of food components, from vegetables to proteins, combined with a commitment to patient-centered care, makes me an ideal candidate for a Diet Food Coordinator role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Chef and Staff

12th Street Catering
Philadelphia, PA
09.2024 - Current
  • Prepares and executes high-quality meals for large events, demonstrating proficiency in high-volume food production and team coordination.

Founder & Executive Chef

Cubano De Amor
Philadelphia, PA
04.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Nonprofit
  • Applies a deep understanding of food components and their health benefits to create nutritious meals for the community.
  • Manages all operational aspects of the nonprofit, from planning to delivery.
  • Nonprofit

Medical Tech Clinical

MyDoc
Philadelphia, PA
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted with patient intake and vital sign collection, gaining direct experience in a healthcare environment.

Caregiver

Always Best Care
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily nutritional needs by planning and preparing meals tailored to specific dietary requirements.
  • Documented food and fluid intake to support health monitoring and dietary compliance.

Executive Chef

East Ridge Retirement Village
Miami, FL
05.2019 - 10.2022
  • Partnered with the dietary team to develop and prepare specialized meals for residents, ensuring nutritional compliance and palatability.
  • Managed the kitchen to ensure all food was prepared safely and met strict health standards.

Education

Bachelor's - Allied Health Management

NUC University – Florida Technical College
09.2025

Medical Assistant Technician Diploma -

NUC University – Florida Technical College
09.2025

Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • Special Diet Preparation
  • Food Safety
  • Sanitation
  • Collaboration
  • Patient-Centered Meal Coordination
  • Documentation
  • Reporting
  • Team Supervision
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Inventory Control
  • Budgeting
  • Crisis De-escalation
  • Problem-Solving

Completed Coursework

  • Food and Nutritional Education
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Anatomy & Physiology I and II

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification
  • CPR/BLS Certified

Education Credentials

  • NUC University – Florida Technical College, Bachelor's in Allied Health Management, 09/01/25
  • NUC University – Florida Technical College, Medical Assistant Technician Diploma, Currently Attending

Skills

Menu Planning & Special Diet Preparation, Food Safety & Sanitation (ServSafe Certified), Directly Collaborating with Chefs, Patient-Centered Meal Coordination, Documentation & Reporting, Team Supervision & Staff Scheduling, Inventory Control & Budgeting, Crisis De-escalation & Problem-Solving

Timeline

Medical Tech Clinical

MyDoc
05.2025 - 08.2025

Event Chef and Staff

12th Street Catering
09.2024 - Current

Founder & Executive Chef

Cubano De Amor
04.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Always Best Care
09.2023 - 10.2024

Executive Chef

East Ridge Retirement Village
05.2019 - 10.2022

Bachelor's - Allied Health Management

NUC University – Florida Technical College

Medical Assistant Technician Diploma -

NUC University – Florida Technical College

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