Executive Chef Service Director
Resume:
Ronald J. Scarano
Trafford, PA 15085
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WORK HISTORY
Goodwill of Southwestern Pa., October 2011 to October 2020
Café Manager/Executive Chef
Developed curriculum and implemented a full restaurant training program for people with employment barriers at Goodwill’s Corporate Workforce Development Center (WDC). This program served more than 300 employees and clients within WDC, as well as the public on a daily basis. Developed relationships with neighboring businesses to provide catering for various events. Was responsible for the entire operation of café, from hiring and training new employees, to ordering all food, beverages and supplies. Proficient in P&L statements and budget writing. Worked closely with VP of Human Services to guide the Food Services Department through the annual budget process.
Independence Court of Monroeville, August 2008 to October 2011
Food Service Director
Responsible for Dietary Department. Feeding approximately 100 residents three meals per day. Was responsible for all for all aspects of the department, including hiring, training, supply orders, and budgeting.
Allegheny Health System-Forbes Regional Campus, January 2008 to August 2008
Supervisor of Food Services
Supervise and train 15-20 employees. Insure quality of food services for an acute care medical facility.
UPMC Senior Living Corp, February 2000 to November 2007
Dietary Manager
Originally hired as a cook at Beatty Pointe Village, was quickly promoted to Dietary Manager in October 2001 and relocated to Seneca Manor P.C.H. As Dietary Manager I was responsible for food, labor and supply budgets. Also, responsible for hiring and training of staff, ordering food and supplies and feeding 85-90 residents 3 meals per day.
Bernardus Catering, August 1992 to December 1999
Full-time Executive Head Chef
Responsible for busy catering business for up to 1,000 people. Oversaw food costs and control, scheduling, purchasing and coordination of kitchen staff. Continued on part-time basis until 2006 (business closed).
May 1979 to July 1992
Duranti’s Restaurant
Started in pantry. Moved to line cook in 1981. Became knowledgeable of all kitchen stations, including sauté, grill, baking, butchering and expediting.
EDUCATION:
Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts –Graduated August 1989 . Completed all required course study.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified in Food Safety and Sanitation with the Allegheny County Health Department. Certificate No. 16964993 ServSafe-Exp. 9-25-2023)
References available upon request.
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