John A. Ellis

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Fairview Park, Oh 44126 216-***-**** (Cell)

Career Summary

Highly motivated Executive Chef with over 30 years experience. Productive, resourceful, flexible and capable of handling multi-task responsibilities. ServSafe Certified. Excel at building effective, productive working relationships with staff and clients. Committed to the highest levels of professional and personal excellence.

Experience

Personal Chef to Al Stasek.

Prepare meals for family and special events.

Sodexo 2004 – January 2023

Executive Chef II University Hospital, Cleveland (2022 – January 2023)

Interviewed, Trained, and Managed a staff of over 20 cooks

Managed meals for 1100 in house patients

HACCP Food safety, temp cool, coolers and freezer monitoring, line checks

Monthly inventories

Assisted with various catering events

Managed Ecolab and Hobart contracts within the department

Monitored production, recipe conversions, food waste

Executive Chef II St. John Medical Center (2004 – 2022)

Interviewed, Trained, and Managed a staff of over 10 cooks

Managed meals for 400 in house patients

HACCP Food safety, coolers and freezer monitoring, line checks

Monthly inventories

Assisted with caterings and special events

Managed Ecolab and Hobart contracts within the department

Monitored production, recipe conversions, food waste

Responsible for all food ordering from outside vendors

General Manager AVI, Energizer Battery (1997 – 2004)

Managed breakfast and lunch for 700 employees

Planned and prepared meals for caterings and special functions

Executive Chef Brinker International (Macaroni Grill) (1991 – 1997)

US Navy (1987 – 1991)

Certifications/Awards

ServSafe Certified

Culinary Foundations Trainer

Various community cooking classes, food expos

References

Available upon request

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