Susan Berglin

Executive Chef Redlands, CA ***** ad44vq@r.postjobfree.com 951-***-****

** ***** ** ************* *********** Food Service Management experience, incorporating Banquet/Special event planning and coordination. Proficient in control of vast food and nonfood inventories, ensuring appropriate quantity levels and freshness while maintaining cost control. Strong knowledge of operational standards set by the National Restaurant Association and their application. Assisted in the planning and control of a departmental budget in excess of $1 million. Developed strong relationships with vendors and sales reps in ordering and price negotiations. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, conscientious hands-on Food Service Manager. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

COOK Linda Valley Care Center – Loma Linda, CA. November 2021 to January 2023

Prepare Morning/Lunch and Dinner meal. Special Diets as needed.

Cook Asistencia Villa – Redlands, Ca. June 2021 to November 2021

Prepare Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner meals. Special Diets as needed.

Prep Cook/Line Cook Coco's Bakery Restaurant - Redlands, CA October 2016 to 2021

Prepare all food sides for the Cooks on the front line as noted on a daily Prep sheet and as needed.

Executive Chef BRIGHTWATER SENIOR LIVING - Highland, CA February 2014 to December 2015

Opened New Facility as Executive Chef. Hire staff to prepare outstanding meals for up to over 100 Residents at full capacity. Plan and prepare meals as per Resident count. Purchase all Food and Nonfood items as per Menus. Accountable for maintaining budget as well as maintaining sanitary Kitchen and Dining areas.

Facility Executive Chef Holiday Retirement Corp December 2002 to November 2010

Duties: Plan and prepare quality outstanding meals for 140+ residents daily. Purchase all food and nonfood. Hiring, training and scheduling of all staff. Accountable for maintaining budget as well as maintaining a sanitary and safe kitchen and Dining areas.

Food and Beverage Manager Pharoah's Lost Kingdom April 2001 to February 2002

Duties: Oversee all aspects of the Parks Food venues. Inventory control and staffing. Plan and execute all Catered events with Multi-events at concurrent times throughout the park.

Food and Beverage Director Alterra Healthcare

August 1998 to April 2001

Duties: Plan and prepare outstanding meals for 100+ plus residents daily. Purchase food and nonfood. Hiring, training of all staff. Accountable for maintaining budget as well as maintaining a sanitary and safe kitchen.

Cafeteria Manager Complete Food Service September 1996 to August 1998

Duties: Responsible for all ordering, Food and Labor cost controls, including Catered events.

Dining Center Manager Canteen Corporation March 1982 to July 1996

Managed many Companies Food Courts during my tenure as well as the University of Riverside Commons Food Court serving up to 3,000 Students daily.

Education

San Bernardino Valley College - San Bernardino, CA January 2009 to May 2010

Family Consumer Science San Bernardino Valley College May 2010

Skills

Menu Preparation (10+ years), Scheduling (10+ years), Hiring (10+ years), Training & Development (10+ years), Meal Planning (10+ years), Memory Care & Special Diets (10+ years), Catering (10+ years), Management (10+ years)

Certifications/Licenses

Serv/Safe March 2022 to March 2025

Food handlers County of San Bernardino March 2022 to March 2025

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