Robert Pezdirtz
Omaha,NE
Summary
Professional Chef and Baker with over 30 years experience in Food service and Grocery retail.
Committed to the highest quality food and customer service standards.
Hardworking and resourceful, dedicated to providing a positive work environment that optimizes team success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Compass Group LinkedIn Account
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for all production and food preparation for my department.
- Followed and adhered to all compass group standards.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Accountable for Safety and Safe Serve standards
- Prepared and served rotating weekly menu for staff of 350
- Serviced staff with excellent customer and knowledge of food allergens and special dietary concerns.
Kitchen Manager, Chef
Bickford Assisted Living
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented daily menus.
- Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development and conducting performance reviews.
- Purchasing and Inventory controls
- Overseeing food production and quality.
- Controlled food costs and overseeing budget
- Safe Serve quality sanitation and safety processes.
Kitchen Manager, Chef
Immanuel Trinity Village
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented daily menus.
- Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Purchasing and Inventory controls
- Overseeing food production and quality.
- Controlled food costs and overseeing budget
- Safe Serve quality sanitation and safety processes.
Chef
Boys Town
02.2020 - 04.2021
- I started at Boys town a few weeks before the pandemic.
- Our team cooked for over 200 kids, delivering food to their homes and providing cooking support for the residents to cook dinner for themselves.
Kitchen Manager,Chef
Think Aksarben
07.2015 - 09.2019
- Managed Kitchen for a health care staff of over 300 people.
- Developed and implemented daily menus.
- Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, and conducting performance reviews.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer special needs.
- Purchasing and inventory controls, staying within or falling below budget.
- Healthy cooking classes.
Assistant Bakery Manager & Food Buyer
Whole Foods Market
08.2009 - 05.2015
- Worked with bakery team leader to improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
- Took lead to greatly improve Artisan Bread program.
- Purchasing, receiving and inventory controls
- Forecasting and planning for weekly store specials.
- Worked retail floor providing excellent customer service
Kitchen Manager, Chef
Patricks Market
10.2007 - 08.2009
- Daily production for Deli and Cafe, including fresh soups, lunch and dinner entrees.
- Prepared meals from scratch.
Baker /Business Owner
Dharma Sourdough Bakery
10.1999 - 05.2007
- Managed all aspects of daily bread production.
- Hiring and training staff.
- Ordering ,Inventory, Bookkeeping & Payroll.
Education
Western Culinary Institute. Portland OR.
Culinary Arts DegreeSkills
- Recipe and menu planning
- Food preparation
- Forecasting and Budgeting
- Safe Serve Certified
- Customer service oriented
- Purchasing and Inventory control
Timeline
Lead Cook
Compass Group LinkedIn Account
07.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager, Chef
Bickford Assisted Living
04.2023 - 07.2023
Kitchen Manager, Chef
Immanuel Trinity Village
04.2021 - 04.2023
Chef
Boys Town
02.2020 - 04.2021
Kitchen Manager,Chef
Think Aksarben
07.2015 - 09.2019
Assistant Bakery Manager & Food Buyer
Whole Foods Market
08.2009 - 05.2015
Kitchen Manager, Chef
Patricks Market
10.2007 - 08.2009
Baker /Business Owner
Dharma Sourdough Bakery
10.1999 - 05.2007
Western Culinary Institute. Portland OR.
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