Darren A DiPippo

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Torrington CT **790

adve89@r.postjobfree.com

860-***-****

Food Handlers & ServSafe Certified. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Work Experience

Chef 2020 to Present

Cravings an American Eatery – Bristol, CT

• Implement all Catering

• Menu creating and planning

• Prepare food for both breakfast and lunch hours

• Responsible for efficiency

• Maintain establishment cleanliness

Food and Beverage Manager 2015 to 2020

MCCA/Trinity Glen – Sharon, CT

• Responsible for all the kitchen ordering, scheduling, and training in the facility

• Assure food was prepared for this facility and sister facility, as well as making sure the food was transferred safely

• Menu planning

• Facilitate mindfulness groups with adults who struggle with substance use disorders as well as mental health

• Administer medications for the individuals of the program

Head Chef 2010 to 2015

NAFI/Stepping Stone – Waterbury, CT

• Responsible for all meals, daily

• Planned menu in accordance with nutritional guidelines

• Oversaw food ordering, cost, budget

• Directed all kitchen staff (scheduling, performance, activities)

• Supervised kitchen procedures, maintenance, inspections

Head Chef 2005 to 2010

Cosmos Italian Kitchen – Aliso Viejo, CA

• Responsible for hiring and managing kitchen staff

• Supervised kitchen and wait staff, organized and monitored daily duties and performance

• Prepared a variety of foods for both lunch and dinner hours

• Executive catering for 2500+ people at Jack Nicholas Design Country Club

Manager/Chef 2008 to 2009

Lazy Frog – Morris, CT

• Responsible for ordering and checking all food that that entered facility at least twice weekly

• Prepared a variety of foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours

• Oversee the staff as well as interviewing, hiring, and training newly hired staff

Chef 2005 to 2008

Emeritus Assisted Living – Torrington, CT

• Responsible for all meals, daily

• Supervised kitchen and wait staff during all dining services

• Assisted with food ordering, cost, budget

Co-Owner/Co-Operator/Chef 2000 to 2005

Brother’s Two Restaurant/Maple Leaf Catering – Torrington, CT

• Responsible for every day operations in a full restaurant/banquet establishment

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

Addiction Counseling Health Dept Compliancy Operations

Banquet Inventory Organization

Cashier Inventory Control & Mgmt Ownership

Catering Kitchen Mgmt PoS

Culinary & Dietary Menu Planning Scheduling & Time Mgmt

Group Therapy Leadership & Supervising Training

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