Performance-driven Culinary Specialist with expertise in steering quality, cost-effective institutional food service operations eager to contribute to the success of a progressive organization

 

 

Ø  Experienced in directing foodservice operations of as many as 9 accounts across 6 states

Converted account from 85% processed food to 90% fresh food

Strategically reduced bi-weekly overtime from 100 to zero hours

Resourcefully decreased food costs by 25%

Ø  Management scope has included simultaneously overseeing nutritional services for as many as 30 retirement and independent living communities as well as managing private school systems in 2 states and a 5-school private school system

Ø  Have strategically developed and administered budgets as high as $8M to maximize use of resources and control costs, with full P&L accountability for bottom-line performance

Ø  Expertise in multi-state staffing of exempt/non-exempt personnel; proficient in full-cycle recruitment/ selection process as well as training, development and direction of high-performance teams

Ø  Dynamic communication, negotiation and interpersonal relation skills; proactively collaborate with corporate and field management and persuasively influence key decision makers

Ø  Exceptional project management skills; adept in prioritizing, planning, coordinating, and steering operations to optimize productivity and efficiency

Ø  Apply a customer first philosophy toward ensuring quality servicing and high levels of satisfaction

 

Unidine Senior Services-Boston, MA                                                                                  2008-Present

District Manager

Drive nutritional services for 9 major accounts across a multi-state region; hand-selected to manage largest, most challenging account in company portfolio

 

Nutrition Management Services-Kimberton, PA                                                                   1998-2008

District Manager; 2007-2008

Promoted to direct services for a 5-school private school system in Anaheim, CA and 1 private school in Philadelphia as well as 2 retirement communities in Pennsylvania

Corporate Chef; 2006-2007

Oversaw 30 communities, with responsibilities ranging from new program development and food cost controls to special functions coordination

Resident District Manager; 2005-2006

Managed large Chicagoland independent living communities

Food Service Director; 2001-2004

Directed food service operations of large continuing care retirement facility in Pennsylvania

Chef/Production Manager; 1998-2001

 

Prior Background: Executive Chef- Restaurant/Fine Dining Sector; 1991-1998

 

 

AA Degree, Dual Majors: Baking and Pastry; Restaurant and Cooking-Baltimore Culinary College

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity where my expertise in steering Institutional Food Service Operations and background as a Culinary Specialist will translate to success for your organization.  To acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume for review; in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated, I have built a successful career over the course of approximately 20 years, rapidly progressing to senior-level positions including most recently as a District Director in charge of 9 major accounts across 6 states for Unidine Senior Services.  Prior to my most recent position, I built a 10-year career with Nutrition Management Services, steadily promoting to assume increasing responsibilities and culminating in steering services for multiple public and private schools as well as retirement communities both in California and Pennsylvania as District Director; while with the company I also served as a Corporate Chef responsible for 30 communities from 2006-2007.  My areas of expertise range from startups and business development to full-scope operations management, and I excel in controlling costs, boosting productivity/efficiency, improving quality, and increasing bottom-line profitability while consistently focusing on providing world-class services.

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven leader and collaborative team player positioned to deliver both immediate and long-term results as a senior staff member. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Matthew C. McCall