Jeffrey Kenavey
Monongahela,PA
Summary
Driven and creative culinary professional with passion for crafting exceptional dining experiences. Possesses in-depth knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety standards, coupled with expertise in menu planning and kitchen management. Aims to elevate guest satisfaction and achieve culinary excellence through innovative and high-quality dishes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef /Managing Director
Penn Highlands Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
Food and Nutrition Culinary Sous Chef
Children’s Hospital UPMC
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Maintained strict adherence to dietary restrictions, crafting creative alternatives that catered to diverse customer needs.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Campus Catering Sous Chef
Sodexo Restaurant Group – University of Pittsburgh
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Complete weekly schedule for all in-house and off premises catering within budgeted hours
- Construct work assignment sheets for current menu in addition to writing custom menus
- Ensured consistency in dish presentation and taste by closely monitoring food production and providing hands-on guidance to the culinary team.
- Promote food safety with daily huddles to educate and ensured compliance with local and federal health protocols
- Order and maintain food for all functions within budgeted amount
- Help to ensure all rules and regulations are followed according to the collective bargaining contract for SEIU Union Members
Dining Services Director/Executive Chef
Broadmore Senior Care Lakemont Farms
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed and budgeted PRD food cost
- Developed menus and produced food for (120) assisted living and memory care residents
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring responsible expenditure on staffing, supplies, and marketing initiatives.
- Followed Pennsylvania Health and Human Services and Allegheny Health Department guidelines
- Staffed and Scheduled Dietary Aides and Cooks for daily production and followed budgeted hours based off the number of residents
- Hosted Monthly Resident Council Meetings to help improve daily nutritional diets
- Strengthened controls to minimize waste and reduce costs.
- Streamlined daily operations by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
Nutritional Services Cook
Washington Health Systems
09.2014 - 04.2016
Executive Chef (Prepared Foods)
Giant Eagle, Inc. and Giant Eagle Market District
11.2011 - 06.2014
Sous Chef (Prepared Foods)
Giant Eagle, Inc. and Giant Eagle Market District
01.2006 - 01.2011
Catering Manager
The Bradley House of Catering
03.2000 - 06.2006
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh, PA01.2002
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- ServSafe certification
- Team leadership
- Kitchen operations oversight
- Coaching and mentoring
- Recipes and menu planning
Certification
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification, 2023
- Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals, Certified Board Dietary Manager, December 2024
- Corporate Excel and Outlook Instructional Program, 2006
Timeline
Executive Chef /Managing Director
Penn Highlands Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
Food and Nutrition Culinary Sous Chef
Children’s Hospital UPMC
10.2019 - 04.2022
Campus Catering Sous Chef
Sodexo Restaurant Group – University of Pittsburgh
08.2017 - 10.2019
Dining Services Director/Executive Chef
Broadmore Senior Care Lakemont Farms
04.2016 - 07.2017
Nutritional Services Cook
Washington Health Systems
09.2014 - 04.2016
Executive Chef (Prepared Foods)
Giant Eagle, Inc. and Giant Eagle Market District
11.2011 - 06.2014
Sous Chef (Prepared Foods)
Giant Eagle, Inc. and Giant Eagle Market District
01.2006 - 01.2011
Catering Manager
The Bradley House of Catering
03.2000 - 06.2006
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification, 2023
- Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals, Certified Board Dietary Manager, December 2024
- Corporate Excel and Outlook Instructional Program, 2006
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
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