John Keiter Email & Phone Number

Quality food created with fresh and healthy ingredients is vital to the health and well-being of patients and employees in hospital environments. Planning, teamwork and a high degree of responsibility are requirements for managing large kitchens to operate at peak proficiency and in a cost efficient manner.My name is John Keiter, and I am an experienced executive chef helping hospitals and senior living facilities streamline their culinary operations to feed hundreds of people quality food several times a day. In these challenging environments, I work with General Managers to identify areas for improvement, including customer service, food production, and enhancements to dining programs, even while reducing costs to meet shrinking budget requirements.I view my role as a leader is to support the success of the team. It is important to hire the right people, and then provide them with the correct tools and training so that they can reach their top potential. My commitment is to achieve the goals of the organization by leading a collaborative team in a creative environment that recognizes individual contribution is essential to achieving results.With a strong background in education and training, I work closely with team members, regularly coaching and mentoring individuals to ensure they understand their roles and work with peak efficiency. Every employee is essential, as even the dishwasher, who operates expensive equipment and ensures cleanliness, is vital to a smoothly running kitchen. I strive to give each person a sense of pride and ownership of their position and responsibilities. I have high quality standards and excellent communication skills. Known for a hands on management style, quality food, cost control and strong cooking skills. Serve Safe Certified/Allergen Certified

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