JEFFREY J. NARBONE
Glendale, Arizona 85308
Phone: 623-***-**** E-mail: *******@*****.***
Summary
MULTI-TALENTED VETERAN –An individual who can handle any task given. Who takes initiative and follows through to complete tasks in a timely manner, known as a team player who is dependable, enthusiastic, dedicated with exceptional organizational skills, and a self starter. ServeSafe Certified.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Palm Valley Rehabilitation and Care Center- Dir Nutrition Dec 2016 – Present
Responsible for: Hiring, training, developing, scheduling and evaluating performance of 20 culinary staff for Care Center (Behavior Health, Dementia, and Skilled Nurses).
Oversee preparation and distribution of three meals for approximately 175 Care Center patients.
Deficiency free 2018 & 2019 state survey.
Food cost control, inventory and budgeting, insure quality and cleanliness of kitchen and surrounding areas.
Attend daily clinical meetings with nursing staff to discuss residents’ requirements.
Weekly NAR meetings and QAPI.
Good Samaritan Society- Peoria Good Shepherd – Dir Culinary/Dietary July 2014-Dec 2016
Responsible for: Hiring, training, developing, scheduling and evaluating performance of 20 culinary staff for Care Center and Independent Living Community.
Oversee preparation and distribution of three meals for approximately 125 Care Center patients and 60 Independent Living residence daily.
Deficiency free 2015/2016 state survey.
Insure food quality, cost control, ordering, inventory, as well as, labor budgets in line with PPD’s.
Proficient in DSSI ordering system.
Sun City Rehabilitation Ctr. – Dir Culinary Nutrition/Mgr Dietary May 2013 – July 2014
Responsible for: Hiring, training, developing, scheduling and evaluating performance of 15 member kitchen & dining room staff.
Oversee preparation & distribution of 3 meals for approximately 125 residents daily.
Order all food, equipment & supplements for kitchen and dining area.
Food cost control, inventory and budgeting ensure quality and cleanliness of kitchen and surrounding areas.
Attend daily clinical meetings with nursing staff to discuss resident requirements
Avalon Healthcare Shadow Mountain – Dir Dining Serv/Dietary Mgr Aug 2011 – June 2013
Responsible for: Hiring, training, developing, scheduling and evaluating performance of 14 member kitchen & dining room staff.
Oversee preparation & distribution of 3 meals for approximately 120 residents daily.
Order all food, equipment & supplements for kitchen and dining area.
Food cost control, inventory and budgeting ensure quality and cleanliness of kitchen and surrounding areas.
Attend daily clinical meetings with nursing staff to discuss resident requirements.
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Avalon Healthcare Shadow Mountain – Sous Chef Scottsdale, AZ Nov 2010 – Aug 2011
Prepare, cook, & serve breakfast & lunch meals for approximately 120 residents daily.
Prep & cook specialized meals per individual residents specific diet needs.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in the kitchen & dining area.
Arizona Biltmore - Pastry Specialist Phoenix, AZ March 2010 – Nov 2010
Prepares and bakes breads, rolls, breakfast pastries and desserts according to standard recipes.
Prepares and bakes all breakfast pastries, breads, rolls and some desserts for restaurants and banquets.
Maintains adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration.
Ensures spoilage and waste are kept to a minimum by ordering and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.
Arizona Culinary Institute Scottsdale, AZ Aug 2009 - June 2010
Classes completed:
Basic Culinary Arts I /105hrs
Basic Culinary Arts II / 105hrs
Saucier & Meat Fabrication / 105hrs
Basic Baking / 105hrs.
Management, Wines & Spirits / 36hrs
Nutrition / 24hrs.
Advanced Baking Pastry & Showpieces / 105 hrs.
Restaurant Operations / 105hrs. Front of the House (du Jour Restaurant)
Advanced Cuisine / 105 hrs. Front Line Kitchen (du Jour Restaurant)
Advanced Classes
Modern Advanced Cooking Techniques (Molecular Gastronomy)
Offals & Oddballs (Techniques to prepare sweetbreads, snails & chicken livers)
Advance Bar-B-Que Techniques
Chosen to participate in “Culinary Confessions” Listener Appreciation Dinner Oct 2009
Chosen to participate in Page Spring Seller/ Arizona Stronghold Wine Diner Jan 2010
Cooked for Dog Fish Head vs. Joel Gott Dinner at Café Bink Feb 2010
ServeSafe Certified
United States Air Force – Full Time Firefighter/Driver Operator Aug 2000 – Nov 2004
Served in the United States Air Force for four years with an impeccable record and numerous accommodations. Served both stateside (Texas & Colorado) and overseas (Persian Gulf, Germany & Iraq).