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Renato Colandrea

Florence,NJ

Summary

Dynamic Food Manager with expertise in fast-paced kitchen operations, team collaboration, and food safety compliance. Proven ability to train staff, manage inventory, and ensure high-quality meal preparation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Manager

Maschio's Food Services
Chester, NJ
10.2022 - Current

• Supervise daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.

Prepare meals according to patients' dietary needs and nutritional guidelines.

• Train and instruct line cooks on proper food rotation, preparation, and safety procedures.

• Manage kitchen inventory, receive and verify deliveries, and maintain proper stock levels.

• Manage schedules for kitchen staff to ensure adequate coverage.

• Assign daily tasks and oversee performance of line cooks to maintain high-quality standards.

• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and maintain all equipment in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Head Cook

Compass Group USA
Burlington, NJ
09.2017 - 09.2022

• Prepare various foods for employees and staff; knowledge of proper temperatures of meats, poultry, fish, and cold dishes; assist in the preparation and distribution of food.

• Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.

• Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards

• Routinely supported other areas of the kitchen, as requested.

• Routinely cleaned work areas

• Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others

• Provided friendly and attentive service.

Dining Room Director

Brookdale Assisted Living
Florence, NJ
08.2013 - 08.2017
  • Supervise daily kitchen operations;
  • Menu planning for specific dietary needs;
  • Provide on-site training for the head cook and other kitchen staff.
  • Instruct line cooks on proper food rotation and safety procedures;
  • Instruct staff on receiving and putting away deliveries and managing kitchen inventory;
  • Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to proper health standards;
  • Managed schedules for all kitchen staff to ensure adequate coverage
  • Trained on handling food safety in case of an emergency code within the facility

Education

High School Diploma -

Americo Vespucci High School
Naples, Italy
06-1990

Skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Professional demeanor

High energy

Flexible scheduling

Full-service dining expertise

Languages

Italian
Professional

Timeline

Food Manager

Maschio's Food Services
10.2022 - Current

Head Cook

Compass Group USA
09.2017 - 09.2022

Dining Room Director

Brookdale Assisted Living
08.2013 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

Americo Vespucci High School
Renato Colandrea