Richard Murfitt
Kingston,NY
Summary
Experienced, dedicated and a proven leader in food service management with over 18 years of food service experience. Adept at budgeting and staff development. Expert in regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, with a knack for multitasking and team leadership. Achieved notable improvements in food quality and service standards. Adherence to strict sanitation standards, with a commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction and employee relations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Morrison Senior Living
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted in budget management for optimal food service operations and cost reduction.
- Monitored resident feedback closely to identify areas of improvement in food quality, service standards, or menu offerings.
- Coordinated catering services for special events, providing exceptional food quality and presentation within budget constraints.
- Supervised daily operations effectively by delegating tasks appropriately among team members based on skill level and workload capacity.
- Ensured timely and accurate completion of all necessary food service documentation, including inventory records, order forms, and financial statements.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
Food Service Manager
Morrison Senior Living
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
- Upheld company policies consistently across all areas of operation while remaining flexible enough to address unique situations as they arose within the workplace setting.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shift and smooth operations.
- Managed staff to ensure regulatory compliance.
Food Service Cook
Ferncliff Nursing Home
08.2005 - 02.2016
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, adhering to health department regulations and guidelines.
- Increased efficiency in the kitchen by multitasking and coordinating various tasks simultaneously.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
- Ensured the food being prepared was satisfactory.
Education
Associate of Science -
Columbia Greene Community College
Hudson, NYSkills
- Staff management
- Staff development
- Regulatory compliance
- Employee relations
- Operations management
- Budgeting expertise
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Schedule management
Certification
Servsafe Certified
Timeline
Assistant Director
Morrison Senior Living
02.2020 - Current
Food Service Manager
Morrison Senior Living
02.2016 - 02.2020
Food Service Cook
Ferncliff Nursing Home
08.2005 - 02.2016
Associate of Science -
Columbia Greene Community College
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