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Peter Damico

Indiana,PA

Summary

Skilled Food Service Director with experience in overseeing all aspects of food service operations, including quality control, budget management, and staff training. Demonstrates strong leadership skills coupled with the ability to develop and implement strategic plans to improve service efficiency. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration for improved productivity and customer satisfaction. Committed to ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and promoting a healthy dining environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Food Service Director

Aramark
Indiana, PA
05.2020 - 07.2025
  • Management responsibilities for five retail units on the IUP campus while directly managing a retail unit of four managers and 25 employees.
  • Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.

Residential Food Service Director

AVI Fresh Foodsystems
Slippery Rock, PA
09.2005 - 05.2020
  • Management responsibilities at a residential unit on the campus of Slippery Rock University directly managing six managers and 32 employees.
  • Performed continuous reviews of operations in order to meet needs, control costs and optimize procedures for maximum customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented customer service standards to improve guest satisfaction ratings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel & Restaurant Management / Business Admin

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
05-1982

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Cost control
  • Customer service
  • Employee training
  • Ordering and purchasing
  • Staff leadership
  • Employee scheduling
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • ServeSafe certified
  • PA RAMP certified

Affiliations

  • Volunteer services to Four Footed Friends, a non profit organization to assist homeless dogs and cats.

Timeline

Retail Food Service Director

Aramark
05.2020 - 07.2025

Residential Food Service Director

AVI Fresh Foodsystems
09.2005 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Hotel & Restaurant Management / Business Admin

Mercyhurst University