Mary J Roddy
Cape Girardeau,MO
Summary
Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track record at Atria Senior Living, excelling in food safety and customer service. Expert in menu planning and inventory management, I consistently enhanced resident satisfaction through tailored meal options and efficient kitchen operations, achieving a significant reduction in food waste while maintaining high culinary standards.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Exec Chef
Atria Senior Living.
- Prepared and presented diverse menu items catering to dietary restrictions of residents.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes and improve efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with sanitation standards and health regulations throughout food handling operations.
- Assisted in inventory management, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste effectively.
- Developed relationships with residents to gather feedback on meal preferences and improve satisfaction.
- Trained new kitchen staff on safety protocols, food preparation techniques, and equipment usage.
- Monitored food quality during service to maintain consistency and adherence to culinary standards.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Achieved consistent on-time service, optimizing kitchen workflows and staff scheduling.
- Improved kitchen safety, conducting comprehensive training on proper equipment use and emergency procedures.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
StepStone
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported program activities for children and youth, enhancing engagement through structured play and educational initiatives.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of age-appropriate programming, ensuring alignment with developmental goals.
- Monitored participant behavior and provided guidance to encourage social skills and emotional regulation.
- Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
- Monitored children''s behavior and intervened when necessary, ensuring a respectful learning atmosphere.
- Ensured adherence to health guidelines through proper food handling procedures during snack times or meal preparation activities.
- Collaborated with team members to create a safe and inclusive environment, promoting positive interactions among participants.
Sous Chef
Chartwell Retirement Residences
10.2019 - 02.2023
- Prepared diverse menus in alignment with dietary restrictions and preferences of residents.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and improve service efficiency.
- Trained new kitchen staff on operational procedures and best practices for food handling.
- Developed weekly specials that enhanced resident satisfaction and dining experience.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders to maintain adequate stock of ingredients and supplies.
- Implemented portion control measures to optimize food cost management without compromising quality.
- 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.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
- Served as an integral part of the hiring process for new kitchen staff members, contributing valuable insights into candidate selection based on experience and skill set compatibility with existing team dynamics.
- Assisted in budget planning and cost management efforts, helping the establishment maintain profitability without sacrificing quality or service standards.
Sous Chef/Exec Chef
Chartwells Dining Services
08.2004 - 02.2015
- Supported program activities for children and youth, enhancing engagement through structured play and educational initiatives.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of age-appropriate programming, ensuring alignment with developmental goals.
- Monitored participant behavior and provided guidance to encourage social skills and emotional regulation.
- Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
- Monitored children''s behavior and intervened when necessary, ensuring a respectful learning atmosphere.
- Ensured adherence to health guidelines through proper food handling procedures during snack times or meal preparation activities.
- Collaborated with team members to create a safe and inclusive environment, promoting positive interactions among participants.
Dietary Aide &Cook
Lutheran Nursing Home
CAPE GIRARDEAU MO
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Assisted in meal preparation and service for residents, ensuring dietary needs were met.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain sanitary and organized food storage areas.
- Supported nutritional assessments by documenting resident food preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Ensured timely delivery of meals, adhering to established schedules and protocols.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
- Ensured food safety compliance through proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures, minimizing risk of contamination or illness.
- Maintained accurate records of patient meal orders to ensure appropriate distribution of meals according to individual requirements.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Scott Central High
Hwy 60 05.1976
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation guidelines
- Recipe creation
- Inventory management
- Banquets and catering
- Portion and cost control
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
Timeline
Child and Youth Program Assistant
StepStone
08.2023 - 03.2024
Sous Chef
Chartwell Retirement Residences
10.2019 - 02.2023
Dietary Aide &Cook
Lutheran Nursing Home
04.2015 - 07.2017
Sous Chef/Exec Chef
Chartwells Dining Services
08.2004 - 02.2015
Exec Chef
Atria Senior Living.
High School Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Scott Central High