Nickolas Antonaccio
52 N Paquatuck Ave, East Moriches
Summary
Experienced Food Service Officer within the United States Coast Guard, E-6 with eight years of experience as Culinary Specialist providing food service and dining facility management. Accomplished in logistical planning, procuring, preparing, and serving balanced meals under strict deadlines and budget limitations. Focused on proper food handling, safety procedures, and maintaining clean food service and dining environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
United States Coast Guard
02.2018 - Current
- Experienced Food Service Officer and Culinary Manager with over 12 years of culinary experience and eight years of leadership within the U.S. Coast Guard, preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner for various units ranging from 24-500 personnel, adapting to both small operational units and large training facilities. Expertise includes menu planning, procurement, inventory management, food costing, budgeting, personnel management, galley (kitchen) sanitation, and developing standard operating procedures for Coast Guard galleys. Managed monthly budgets in amounts up to $10,000 and coordinated the procurement and logistical planning required to sustain Coast Guard ships out at sea for up to two weeks, ensuring adequate food and dry stores supplies while minimizing waste and staying within allotted budget. Successfully led kitchen personnel, supported large-scale culinary events serving more than 350 guests. Personally recognized within the U.S. Coast Guard as Honor graduate, #1 academic graduate, Sailor of the Year for Sector Long Island, and Galley of the Year Award winner 2023.
Food Service Associate
Riverview Medical Center
Red Bank, NJ
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Maintained compliance with diet prescriptions and obtained preferences within that diet. Cleaned and sanitized all kitchen equipment. Maintained proper documentation of dish machines, chemical, refrigerator, and food temperature logs. Prepared and served food accurately following menu and portion guidelines. Assisted chef’s with meal preparations.
- Regularly worked cafeteria grill and served over 200 people daily.
- Followed all HACCP and HIPAA guidelines.
- Moved to Team Lead within first year and managed a team of eight people each shift.
Line Cook
International House of Pancakes
Keyport, NJ
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Prepped and prepared morning service by portioning specific weights of menu items. Worked overnights and mornings becoming proficient in egg, omelet, pancake, fry, and sandwich stations, while independently running overnight kitchen operations.
Snack Bar Cook & Bus Boy
Spring Lake Bath & Tennis club
Spring Lake, NJ
05.2010 - 09.2014
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen by cleaning dishes, slicers, ovens, and dish machines. Promoted to line cook after three years, becoming proficient in grill, sandwich, and fry stations. Prepared daily batches of chicken, tuna, and pasta salads as well as prepping proteins and topping bars. Consistently served over 200 guests per day in a fast paced environment.
- Seasonal Summer Job only
Education
GED -
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2016
Associate of Arts - Culinary Management
Suffolk County Community College
Riverhead, NY05-2027
Skills
- Dining facility management
- Guest interaction
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
Certification
- Suffolk County Food manager’s Certificate.
- American Hotel & Lodging Association – Certified Kitchen Cook
- Culinary Institute of America – Advanced Culinary Training Certificate
- National Restaurant Association – Advanced Restaurant Management Training Certificate
- United States Department of Labor - Certificate of completion – Cook (any industry) Apprenticeship.
- ServSafe - Manager Certification
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
United States Coast Guard
02.2018 - Current
Line Cook
International House of Pancakes
09.2014 - 02.2015
Food Service Associate
Riverview Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2018
Snack Bar Cook & Bus Boy
Spring Lake Bath & Tennis club
05.2010 - 09.2014
GED -
Brookdale Community College
Associate of Arts - Culinary Management
Suffolk County Community College