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John Guisto

Grove City,PA

Summary

Accomplished Executive Chef and Owner Operator with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and reducing costs. Experienced in budgeting, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Worker/Computer Data Entry Operator

Team Hardinger
Barkeyville, PA
03.2025 - Current
  • Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory.
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
  • Monitored incoming emails related to customer inquiries regarding accounts and services provided by the organization.

Executive Chef

North Country Brewing Co.
Slippery Rock, PA
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance, resulting in a 6% drop in food costs.
  • Established a culture of safety in the kitchen by enforcing strict protocols.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to maintain safe working conditions in the kitchen.
  • Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on the cost of food, labor, and overhead.
  • Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve guests.

Owner Operator

The Bear Den Smokehouse and Tavern
Emporium, PA
09.2018 - 08.2023
  • Planned and managed all daily operation procedures, focusing on quality and consistency.
  • Delegated tasks to a staff of 10+ employees, setting priorities and goals.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding workplace and food safety.
  • Lead and completed a major interior and exterior renovation for the restaurant.

Line Cook

Spork
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2016 - 07.2018
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.

Line Cook

Grit and Grace
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2015 - 04.2016
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.

Line Cook

Ocean Reef Club Key Largo
Key Largo, FL
11.2012 - 03.2015
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
05-2012

Skills

  • Cost control
  • Kitchen management
  • Inventory management
  • Quality assurance
  • Knife skills
  • Time management
  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Menu development
  • Team leadership

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Worker/Computer Data Entry Operator

Team Hardinger
03.2025 - Current

Executive Chef

North Country Brewing Co.
08.2023 - 01.2025

Owner Operator

The Bear Den Smokehouse and Tavern
09.2018 - 08.2023

Line Cook

Spork
05.2016 - 07.2018

Line Cook

Grit and Grace
06.2015 - 04.2016

Line Cook

Ocean Reef Club Key Largo
11.2012 - 03.2015

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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