Thomas M. Creighton
*** ********** ***** ******** ** 02921
401-***-**** *********@*******.***
Experienced Manager with 15 years experience as a department leader. Well organized with attention to detail and problem solving capabilities. Superior leadership, coaching and team building skills. The ability to produce high quality products while contributing to revenue growth and simultaneously reducing food and labor costs.
Core Qualifications
Responsible for ordering food and supplies and communicating with vendors
Responsible for maintaining food cost with strong fiscal management skills
Designs menus and prepares food for special events, parties and catered affairs
Effective time management skills in project planning, management, and execution
Extensive knowledge in therapeutic diets
Resolves and handles any resident concerns
Supervised staff
In charge of closing kitchen and making nightly deposits
Employment
Food Service Director, Heritage Hills Nursing Center July 2003-December 2022
All coordination of day to day operations of a kitchen for a 110 bed healthcare and rehabilitation facility
Scope of responsibility as manager includes leader of 20-25 employees in a kitchen, as well as hiring, training and scheduling
Extensive knowledge in food sanitation codes relating to a kitchen resulting in leading the department in 6 consecutive flawless surveys
A career- oriented professional who earns the respect of co- workers thru dedication, supportive management, and commitment to service excellence
A career- oriented professional who earns the respect of co- workers thru dedication, supportive management, and commitment to service excellence
On the board of Dietary Education with Rhode Island Healthcare Society and served as board secretary and Vice President
Led his team in winning the Alzheimer Association Award in 2015 Best overall display and food tasting and in 2013 Most Creative Chef
Department representative in culture change team meetings
Resolves and handles any resident concerns
Cook/Supervisor, Halcyon January 2023- June 2023
Prepare high end meals for residents while maintaining strict sanitation standards
Kitchen supervisor in a fast-paced environment
Help create menus and make changes when needed
Supervise the staff to assure service and all aspects of food code are followed
Customer service
Cook, FM Global July 2023-March 2024
Create and complete daily production
Set up catering events for cooperate meetings
Assist in daily operations of the kitchen including ordering, receiving and maintaining a high level of customer service
Certifications
Food Service Director Certified
Food Safety valid until 2029
Food Allergen