MATTHEW WELLITO
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Food service professional with extensive experience in overseeing daily operations, improving service quality, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving results through flexible problem-solving and reliable leadership. Skilled in staff training, inventory control, and customer service excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Banner University Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Began working as a cook and was then promoted to a Senior Cook
- Thereafter, I was promoted to a Supervisor
- I have been trained in every position in the department
- My leadership effectiveness for the past 2 years has been above a 98%
COOK INTERMEDIATE
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Worked various positions in the main kitchen
- Working on tray line and preparing meals for 500+ patients
- I was also a Charge position in the absence of a supervisor and manager
ROOM SERVICE COOK/CAFETERIA COOK
Presbyterian Health Services
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Preparing various prep items and cooking from 70-100 patients
- Adhering to diets whenever applicable
- I was also a Charge position in managing the kitchen in the absence of a supervisor and manager
SOUS CHEF
Melizzo Catering Company
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Completing high end dishes in a time manner, assistance in high end prep and quality
- Stepping in place of the executive chef to complete catering events
LINE COOK
Two Fools Tavern
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained a clean work station and prepared various items
- Performed required closing duties
- Performed extraneous job duties as requested by the manager on duty
SOUS CHEF
Northridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Prepared meals for 60+ residents and maintained the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
- Worked with the Care staff to solve daily problems
- Weekly ordering and inventory when applicable
- Participation in menu planning was required
LINE COOK
Buca di Beppo
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Job Duties Performed: Dishwasher, Prep Cook, Pantry Chef, Sauté Chef and Pizza Chef
- Able to perform in high volume capacity
HOURLY SHIFT LEADER
Papa John’s
10.2009 - 03.2012
- Employee Relations Management, Customer Service, Inventory and Money management
- Conveyed the core concepts of the company and the General Manager
GENERAL MANAGER
Oh! Formaggio
12.2006 - 02.2008
- Beginning as the Assistant manager and ending as the General Manager
- Scheduling, Employee Relations management, Inventory and Money Management
- Overseeing the restaurant and day to day operations
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Etelecare Global Solutions
08.2006 - 12.2006
- Customer service representative: Answer questions concerning technical support on Cingular Wireless phones as well as their networks
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Hilltop Family Pizzeria and Restaurant
09.2001 - 05.2006
- Dishwasher, Line Cook
- Assistant Manager
- General Restaurant duties as well as Manager duties included Ordering, Inventory, scheduling and Money Management
Education
BA - CULINARY MANAGEMENT
THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ12.2009
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BUCKEYE UNION HIGH SCHOOL
BUCKEYE, AZ05.2002
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Goal-oriented
- Resilience
- Success-driven
- Commitment to company values
- Staff leadership
- Staff supervision
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Operations management
- Team development
- Employee retention
Timeline
FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Banner University Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
COOK INTERMEDIATE
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2022
ROOM SERVICE COOK/CAFETERIA COOK
Presbyterian Health Services
01.2016 - 07.2020
SOUS CHEF
Melizzo Catering Company
11.2014 - 01.2016
LINE COOK
Two Fools Tavern
02.2014 - 01.2016
SOUS CHEF
Northridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
08.2012 - 01.2016
LINE COOK
Buca di Beppo
06.2011 - 07.2012
HOURLY SHIFT LEADER
Papa John’s
10.2009 - 03.2012
GENERAL MANAGER
Oh! Formaggio
12.2006 - 02.2008
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Etelecare Global Solutions
08.2006 - 12.2006
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Hilltop Family Pizzeria and Restaurant
09.2001 - 05.2006
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BUCKEYE UNION HIGH SCHOOL
BA - CULINARY MANAGEMENT
THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHOENIX
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