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Jeffrey Gruber

Fostoria

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at City Diner, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance through expert preventive maintenance planning and exceptional staff training. Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and fostering a culture of excellence, achieving significant improvements in food quality and safety.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Seneca Millwork
03.2014 - Current
  • Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.
  • Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
  • Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.
  • Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.

Cook Utility

Good Shepherd Home
09.2011 - 03.2014
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.

Floating Manager

Star Diner
08.2009 - 08.2011
  • Provided constructive feedback to workers, which improved morale, and boosted efficiency.
  • Monitored working environment, making sure it was always safe, positive setting for all employees.
  • Maintained high corporate standards at all times by ensuring that employees followed all company processes and procedures.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Owner

City Diner
06.1993 - 09.2010
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
  • Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
  • Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
  • Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
  • Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.

Kitchen Shift Leader

Al Smith's Place
05.1991 - 04.1994
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
  • Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
  • Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.

Education

Certification - Auto Body/Auto Mechanic

Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH

Industrial Maintenance

Terra State Community College
Fremont, OH

Skills

  • Preventive maintenance planning
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Equipment calibration
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Event catering
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Knife skills
  • Staff training
  • Food preparation

Timeline

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Seneca Millwork
03.2014 - Current

Cook Utility

Good Shepherd Home
09.2011 - 03.2014

Floating Manager

Star Diner
08.2009 - 08.2011

Owner

City Diner
06.1993 - 09.2010

Kitchen Shift Leader

Al Smith's Place
05.1991 - 04.1994

Certification - Auto Body/Auto Mechanic

Owens Community College

Industrial Maintenance

Terra State Community College

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