Robert Joseph Nicolella Jr.
Washington,PA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Washington Health System, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through innovative menu creation and effective team training. Skilled in knife techniques and inventory management, consistently minimizing waste while delivering high-quality dishes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Washington Health System
South Strabane
2019 - Current
- Prepared diverse menus adhering to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Collaborated with dietary staff to ensure food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory, minimizing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Trained kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and equipment use.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Cook / Cert. Rest. Supervisor. (crs)
Red Lobster
New Philadelphia, OH
2017 - 2019
As cook i prepared food to red lobster very strict recipe
I worked all 6 positions on line
worked as prep. back up also baker
As CRS I Oversaw rest. operations
Counted money at end of shift
Took weekly inventory
Opened and closed rest.
Delta with customer complaints
Performed all Mgr. duties
Mgr. Owner. Peppinos Rest
Family Business
Washington, PA
1984 - 2017
Bartender
Line cook
Preparation cook
Rest. Mgr
Made all food from scratch
ordered weekly products
opened and closed rest
Catered many functions
(weddings ,funerals etc.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Washington, PA1983
Skills
Food safety and sanitation
Customer service
Knife skills
Cooking techniques
Timeline
Chef
Washington Health System
2019 - Current
Cook / Cert. Rest. Supervisor. (crs)
Red Lobster
2017 - 2019
Mgr. Owner. Peppinos Rest
Family Business
1984 - 2017
High School Diploma -
Washington High School