Michael Ardito
Paul
Bloomsburg
Summary
Experienced kitchen leader with 10+ years of diverse food preparation and service experience. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings, while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with excellent multitasking, safety management, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated success as a Food Service Director, leading strong restaurant teams to assist 150 customers hourly. Ensures cleanliness and sanitation in all areas, while effectively managing inventory and preventing waste. Known for positive and upbeat interactions with both customers and team members. Professional food service leader with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven track record in managing kitchen operations, optimizing inventory, and delivering top-quality customer service. Skilled in staff training, menu planning, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable, flexible, and results-driven approach. Experienced in food service management, including team leadership, menu planning, and quality control. Utilizes strong organizational skills to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction. Track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high standards of service and safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
Aramark Traveling Food Service
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed the food and beverage service onboard, ensuring all passengers were provided with a positive experience
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure a smooth and efficient food and drink service
- Restocked supplies and food items to ensure the restaurant was fully prepared for service
- Monitored food preparation and service to ensure quality standards were met
- Trained new food service workers on proper techniques and procedures
- Trained and supervised a team of 10-15 staff members in food preparation, customer service, and safety protocols
Food Service Director
Curry County Detention Center Food Service
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure a smooth and efficient food and drink service
- Coordinated food preparation and delivery to ensure timely service, resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction
- Monitored food preparation and service to ensure quality standards were met
- Trained new food service workers on proper techniques and procedures
- Collaborated with chefs and other food service professionals to modify recipes and ensure they meet nutritional guidelines
- Trained new employees on food preparation and customer service standards
- Trained and supervised a team of 10 staff members in food preparation, customer service, and safety protocols
Food Service Director
Hood County Jail
12.2013 - 05.2016
- Responsible for supervising inmates in preparing and serving food to the Jail population, working with a $3000 budget
- Ordered all weekly food and non-food items
- Inventoried all food items to adjust in quantity of food, due to the changing Jail population
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure that safety considerations are included in the design of new products and processes
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify and address potential hazards, resulting in a 80% decrease in safety-related incidents
- Developed and maintained a safety database to track safety incidents and performance metrics
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive safety program that reduced workplace accidents by 90%
- Coordinated a team of 10 cleaners to efficiently complete daily tasks and meet deadlines
- Monitored and assessed staff performance, providing feedback and guidance on areas for improvement
- Trained and supervised new staff on cleaning best practices and equipment usage
Cook On Watch
Navy
04.2003 - 05.2011
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast paced operations, cross trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service
- Followed food safety procedures according to the Navy meal guidelines, health, and safety regulations
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and presentation with service goal times
- Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and presentation techniques
- Ensured food safety and sanitation standards were followed at all times
- Prepared high-quality dishes quickly and consistently under pressure
- Established and maintained an organized and efficient kitchen workflow, resulting in a 83% increase in productivity
- Ensured that recipes were followed accurately and consistently
- Performed kitchen maintenance tasks, such as cleaning and organizing equipment
- Created a cost-effective inventory tracking system that reduced food waste by 90%
- Prepared high-quality meals in a timely manner, resulting in increased customer satisfaction
Education
Masters Degree - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bloomsburg, PA06.2021
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Fast Learner
- Computer Skills
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time Management
- Food Safety Policy
- Fast and efficient service
- Ordering and purchasing
- Staff training and development
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Food presentation
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Employee scheduling
- Policy implementation
- Allergen awareness
- Sales planning
- Business leadership
- Strategic planning
- Facility management
- Waste reduction
- Nutrition
- Cost control
- Health inspections
- HACCP protocols
- Foodservice recordkeeping
- Food safety control
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Achieved goals through effectively helping with every day tasks.
- Achieved goal with getting a certificate for the Curry County Mens Jail as a team
Additional Information
GPA: 3.80
Profile - Professional Summary
Hardworking Cook with several years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Adept in working with other culinary professionals to achieve goals and ensure customer satisfaction. Committed to using safe and sanitary cooking practices, and maintaining an organized and clean cooking area. Experienced in operating various pieces of cooking equipment and tools. Bringing forth advanced food preparation techniques and the ability to serve wonderful food in a timely manner. Experienced and driven Content Marketing Specialist with over six years of experience creating compelling content across multiple media platforms. A passion for detail-oriented and creative writing, and the ability to adapt content messages for multiple audiences across multiple platforms. Accustomed to high level of responsibilities including creating content for a company's websites, infographics, webinars, videos, and articles. Passionate about delivering entertaining and captivating content with an unobstructed path toward achievement.
Certification
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 products, especially excel, Power point, and outlook.
Certificate of Completion-Critical Thinking
Certificate of Completion-PWRBl1-Power BI-Introduction to MS Power BI Tools
Certificate of Completion-PWRB12-Power BI-Prepare Your Data Efficiently for Excel Analysis
Certificate of Completion-Time Management
Certificate of Completion-The Process of Strategy Formulation
Timeline
Food Service Director
Aramark Traveling Food Service
01.2018 - 08.2018
Food Service Director
Curry County Detention Center Food Service
07.2017 - 01.2018
Food Service Director
Hood County Jail
12.2013 - 05.2016
Cook On Watch
Navy
04.2003 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 products, especially excel, Power point, and outlook.
Certificate of Completion-Critical Thinking
Certificate of Completion-PWRBl1-Power BI-Introduction to MS Power BI Tools
Certificate of Completion-PWRB12-Power BI-Prepare Your Data Efficiently for Excel Analysis
Certificate of Completion-Time Management
Certificate of Completion-The Process of Strategy Formulation
Masters Degree - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
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