Current Resume
- 1. Dianne G. Sparzo 16467 W. Paso Trail, Surprise AZ 85387 dianne.sparzo@gmail.com 203.695.9220 Qualified individual with 10+ years of experience in the hospitality industry seeking a Food Service Specialist position that will allow application of knowledge pertaining to quality control, customer satisfaction, and distribution management. Professional Experience Unidine Corporation, Farmington, CT January 2012-May 2015 Founded in 2001, Unidine exclusively provides food and dining management services for senior living facilities, hospitals, education, government, and corporate environments. Front End Manager ● Responsible for the front of the house for a busy corporate cafeteria, ordering, safety, health and hygiene, cash in, special events, corporate catering, stock management and customer relations. ● Primary customer-facing contact for Unidine’s client, ConnectiCare. Located onsite at corporate headquarters. ● Demonstrated strong loyalty and customer satisfaction and obtained Management ServSafe Certification. Masonicare, Wallingford, CT January 2011-January 2012 Masonicare of Connecticut is the state's leading provider of healthcare and retirement living communities for seniors. Food Service Staff ● Kitchen generalist responsible for, cleaning, prep, lunch tray and cart assembly ● Worked in restaurant style cafeteria, assuming food prep and other kitchen duties. ● Adhered to all safety procedures engaging in regular client facing. The Funky Monkey Café & Gallery, Cheshire, CT October 2007-December 2011 Boutique café and gallery located in center of Cheshire Historical District. Kitchen Manager/Barista ● Managed all aspects of boutique restaurant, coffee house and art gallery. ● Responsible for all food prep and production, ordering food and supplies, compliance with Board of Health regulations, menu design, new product R&D, customer relations, training new hires, supplier interface and front end operations. Cheshire Board of Education, Cheshire, CT March 2001-August 2005 Cheshire public school system kindergarten through 12th grade. Fill-In Kitchen Floater ● Generated several hundred meals each day, in short time frames. ● Trained to comply with strict food handling techniques, and all applicable health and safety standards. ● Exceeded expectations in all assigned positions including; food prep, server, cashier and cleaner. Raising a Family, Cheshire, CT October 1994-January 2001 Stay at home mom raising my two beautiful sons. Certifications ▪ ServeSafe Manager Certification, License # 11692210- National Restaurant Association ▪ Paralegal Certificate – Post University, Waterbury, Connecticut ▪ Hairdressing License – National Academy of Hairdressing, Bridgeport, Connecticut