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Nicholas Mascio

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Italian and American cuisine, sourcing ingredients, and controlling budgets. Scheduling task prioritization, Staffing Employees, Menu planning,sanitation coordination, Business operations oversight, Safe food handling and Written communication.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Ssp America
Chicago, IL
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
  • Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
  • Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
  • Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
  • Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
  • Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.

Sous Chef

Weber Grill Restaurant
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
  • Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
  • Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
  • Assisted head chef with scheduling, training and professional development for team.

Senior Kitchen Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 03.2022
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination
  • Handled high-volume rush periods with organized approach and excellent cooking abilities
  • Monitored sanitation practices to ensure employees followed standards and regulations.
  • Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.

Sous Chef

Maggiano's Little Italy
Chicago, IL
04.2011 - 07.2019
  • Conduct line checks, taste, temp,quality checks
  • Open kitchen and figure out prep calls scheduling
  • Develop teams by recruiting talents and cross training staff
  • Protected staff and guests with fully enforced safety and sanitary practices
  • Controlled costs with strong oversight of supply use and food portioning
  • Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation
  • Worked expediting station with sense of urgency making sure all food is up to recipe standard and properly platted.
  • Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.

Line Cook, Prep Cook

Old Country Buffet
12.2009 - 12.2010
  • Prepped while cooking foods to keep the buffet stocked with food at all time.Deep clean kitchen and equipment

Line Cook, Prep Cook

Olive Garden Restaurant
Chicago, IL
04.2005 - 12.2009
  • Operated fryers,Saute station and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Helped train and develop new talent.
  • Lead line cook.

Education

Managers Food Handlers Certificate Chicago -

Benito Juarez H.S
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Training & Development
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Purchasing
  • Sanitation
  • Problem resolution
  • Supervision
  • Planning
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Portioning understanding

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Ssp America
11.2022 - 03.2024

Sous Chef

Weber Grill Restaurant
03.2022 - 10.2022

Senior Kitchen Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
07.2019 - 03.2022

Sous Chef

Maggiano's Little Italy
04.2011 - 07.2019

Line Cook, Prep Cook

Old Country Buffet
12.2009 - 12.2010

Line Cook, Prep Cook

Olive Garden Restaurant
04.2005 - 12.2009

Managers Food Handlers Certificate Chicago -

Benito Juarez H.S

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