Cook, Line Cook

STEPHEN M BLANDA SR.

*B Sunnybrook Road, Stratford, New Jersey 08084 * 856-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

I would like to secure a culinary arts position that will utilize my extensive skills, knowledge and experience. Having started from the bottom and advanced up the ranks as a Driver/ DME Technician in the Medical industry and as Cook/Chef/Owner in the Food Service industry has helped me learn a Humbling Confidence to excel at any position that I applied to. I would love to have the opportunity to bring my rational, optimistic attitude into the workplace to help the company of my employment be as productive and smooth running as can ever be possible.

HIGHLIGHTS of Skills acquired from Cooking and the Food Service Industry

Ø Optimized all opportunities that were presented to me to learn the kitchen from the bottom up at a local diner starting at age 15.

Ø Developed a passion for cooking on the line and expediting the kitchen during the rush hours.

Ø Participated in all aspects of food preparation from breading to the making of sauces and soups.

Ø Acquired menu planning, inventory and food ordering skills at an up scale Jewish Restaurant/deli at age 20.

Ø Purchased and ran a small Diner style Family Restaurant at age 25.

Ø Did all menu planning, was cook/chef, manager and did inventory and ordering.

Ø Worked at an Italian restaurant while operating and running my own business to learn Saute’.

Ø As manager, supervisor and owner, I discreetly handled all employee relations.

Ø Executed sanitary and safety practices on a daily basis.

HIGHLIGHTS from Truck Driving, DME/Technical and Customer Service

Ø Steadily advanced within organizations providing for the delivery of health care equipment.

Ø Diverse background includes the management and training of new and seasoned employees.

Ø Recognized as top troubleshooter at Linecare and COPD (see below).

Ø Responsibilities included adhering to Department of Transportation, HAZMAT and Department of Health rules and regulations and as they pertain to the health care environment.

Ø Recognized as having excellent communication skills while serving as a liaison with vendors and customers.

Ø Meticulously maintained records such as vehicle logs and shipping papers in accordance with DOT and Hazmat regulations.

Ø Trained and managed new and current employees in the warehouse and over the road with recognized improvements to productivity.

Ø Participated on a TRIAGE team, which included answering all calls that came in after hours and on weekends from doctors, hospitals and patients.

Ø Devised and implemented a more productive way of shipping and receiving via UPS and FED-EX.

Ø Became very accomplished as dispatcher by aggressively routing the trucks in our fleet with our customer’s timely needs.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2009 to 2010 American Home Patient, Trevose, Pennsylvania

DME Technician, Warehouse, Delivery Driver,

Shipping and Receiving

`2004 to 2009 ` COPD Services, Runnemede, New Jersey

Oxygen and DME Technician

Warehouse Manager and Bio-Tech, Dispatcher

Triage and Sales

2000 to 2004 Lincare Respiratory Inc., Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Oxygen Technician

Triage and Dispatcher

1998 to 2000 Del-Vel Chemical Company, Medford, New Jersey

Class-B Truck Driver

Air-Brakes and Warehouse Worker

1987 to 1998 Blanda’s Family Restaurant, Stratford, New Jersey

Owner, Manager, Chef, Line Cook

1996 to 1997 Antoinette’s Italian Restaurant, Stratford, New Jersey

Line Cook and Preparation

1982 to 1987 Overbrook Barsons Jewish Restaurant, Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Line Cook, Deli Person, Preparation, Kitchen Manager

1975 to 1982 Somerdale Diner, Somerdale, New Jersey

Dishwasher, Preparation, Line Cook, Night Manager

EDUCATION

Ø Camden County College. 1978-1980 (Machanical Engineering)

Ø Highland High School, 1973-1977 (Four year Vocational Coarse in Mechanical Drawing)

Ø Smith and Solomon Truck Driving School, (Class A License with all Endorsements)1993

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Other Information

Excellent team player, very honest and highly self motivated with a Great Sense of Humor. I am also an ambitious learner. I am someone that takes his job very seriously and is always punctual!!!! Favorite Phrase: “Whatever it takes”……!!!

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