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Shaun Patanio

Shaun Patanio

San Diego,USA

Summary

Culinary and Operations Leader with 20 years of experience supporting high volume dining, food service logistics, safety compliance, and multi-site operational execution across military, retail and international environments. Proven track record of maintaining inspection ready standards, safe-guarding multi-million dollar resources, and leading teams in structured high accountability, service settings recognized for disciplined sanitation oversight, and operational excellence.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Service Operations and Facilities Compliance

United States Marine Corps / Department of Defense
12.2001 - Current
  • Directed large scale operational oversight supporting installation dining, and hospitality systems serving up to 12,000 personnel daily.
  • Maintained strict compliance with food safety protocols, sanitation standards, and inspection-ready operational controls.
  • Oversaw, accountability for 100M+ in government equipment and facilities, ensuring secure and organized food service execution.
  • Managed recurring $250-550k operational subsistence finds, supporting supply readiness and sustained service delivery.
  • Coordinates safe accommodations, facilities maintenance, and operational readiness for government quarters housing 240+ personnel.
  • Led preventative safety enforcement, access control, and incident response aligned with high stakes hospitality and service environments.
  • Mentored junior staff in compliance, accountability, and professional service discipline.

Event Culinary and Hospitality Specialist

Botanical Wellness and Candle Boutique
12.2013 - 01.2024

Planned and executed culinary service for private and large scale events, ensuring high-quality food presentation, timing, and guest satisfaction

Coordinated end-end event meal operations including prep schedules, staffing support, kitchen workflow, and service-readiness.

Maintained strict food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe-aligned compliance standards in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.

Oversaw inventory control, ingredient sourcing, and on site supply management to prevent shortages, waste, and operational disruption.

Delivered consistent, guest-focused dining experiences across varied event settings including private functions, corporate gatherings and high volume service environments.

Operations & Food Safety Supervisor

Costco Wholesale
01.2018 - 10.2022
  • Supported one of the world's highest-volume retail environments with emphasis on food safety, inventory protection, sanitation compliance, and operational discipline.
  • Enforced safety procedures and high standard execution across fast-paced service departments.
  • Strengthened leadership development in supply-flow oversight and distribution accountability.

Skills

High-Volume Food Production & Service

Kitchen Operations and Workflow Oversight

Serv-Safe Food Safety and Sanitation Compliance

Inventory Control & Loss Prevention

Inspection Ready Standards and Accountability

Quality Assurance and Guest Focused Execution

Meal Planning and Logistics Coordination

Team Leadership and Staff Supervision

Risk Mitigation and Safety Enforcement

Budget Oversight and Resource Management

Facilities and Culinary Equipment Oversight

Multi-site Operational Support

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Handler/Food Protection Certification
  • National Restaurant Association
  • Advanced Culinary School-Army Garrison Fort Lee Military Culinary Training Program

Executive Level Leadership and Operations Development Department of Defense

  • 7 Habits of an Effective Leader (Fortune 500 Program)
  • Advanced Business and Finance Management
  • Advanced Supervision and Compliance Enforcement
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Accountability

Timeline

Operations & Food Safety Supervisor

Costco Wholesale
01.2018 - 10.2022

Event Culinary and Hospitality Specialist

Botanical Wellness and Candle Boutique
12.2013 - 01.2024

Food Service Operations and Facilities Compliance

United States Marine Corps / Department of Defense
12.2001 - Current

Awards & Honors

National Defense, Navy and Marine Core Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Citation, Global War on Terrorism, Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Iraqi Campaign, Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon

Professional Title

Culinary Operations and Food Service Leadership Professional

Shaun Patanio