Tony Darby
Rochester,NY
Summary
Ambitious Director of Culinary with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Culinary Services
Elderwood Village At Greece
03.2022 - Current
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Scheduled kitchen staff of 14 people
- Lowered facility costs by 20% through creative ingredient sourcing and food waste efficiency
Dietary Director
DePaul Services
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted patients clients with meal plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
Line Cook
Morton's The Steakhouse
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.
Kitchen Supervisor/Cook
DePaul Mental Health
07.2014 - 10.2020
- Prepare specialty healthy choice foods for residents with mental disabilities
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
- Planned and executed promotions and special events in close collaboration with management.
Line cook
Black and Blue Steak and Crab
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Education
Associate of Arts - Design And Visual Communications
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYAssociate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NYSkills
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Certified Culinary Administrator
- Recipe Development
- Food Waste Minimization Expertise
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Health Code Requirements
- Budgeting Mastery
- Servsafe Manager
- Database Interface and Query Software
Certification
- First Aid Training - expires November 2024
- ServSafe Manager - March 2023- March 2028
Timeline
Director of Culinary Services
Elderwood Village At Greece
03.2022 - Current
Dietary Director
DePaul Services
10.2020 - 03.2022
Line Cook
Morton's The Steakhouse
07.2018 - 10.2020
Line cook
Black and Blue Steak and Crab
01.2015 - 05.2017
Kitchen Supervisor/Cook
DePaul Mental Health
07.2014 - 10.2020
Associate of Arts - Design And Visual Communications
Monroe Community College
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Mohawk Valley Community College
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