1. TRACEY CZAJKOWSKI
213 Tewksbury Rd, Fairless Hills, PA19030 H: (215) 946-3823 C: (215) 932-8278 tracey.czajkowski@verizon.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Chef and Store Managerwith over 25 years' experience in directing operations in retail specialty food business. Expertise in
new business development, menu planning, operations and kitchen management, including purchasing, staff, and bu dgeting. Demonstrated
success in driving profitability across all functions in specialty markets. Proven leadership skills that guide teams towards success in
achieving optimal customersatisfaction.
SKILLS
Store and Kitchen Management New Business Development
Customer Service Staff Development
Menu Planning and Catering Process Improvement
Inventory Control Vendor Relations
ServSafe certification High energy
Quick problem solver Up-selling capability
WORK HISTORY
Executive Chef, 10/2013 to Current
None Such Farm market – Buckingham, PA
Direct all activities for prepared food department, deli counter, seafood counter,catering services and utility operations, including sales
development, budgeting, seasonaland holiday menu planning, kitchen policies and procedures, hiring and staff development, an d
inventory management, to create and deliver high-quality farm-to-table products to customers.
Consult with catering customers to determine food service needs,including budgets,dietary restrictions, event schedules,and
equipment rentals.
Create policies and procedures to improve and measure quality, reinforce sanitation requirements, and maintain currency with new
techniques, equipment, and protocols.
Schedule and coordinate kitchen employees, deli staff, and catering personnelto ensure food preparation is cost -effective and technically
correct.
Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation; carefully portion food and work with store leadership to
establish selling and catering prices.
Work with purchasing manager to replenish kitchen inventories; recommend suppliers and vendors to maintain quality standards while
maintaining budgets.
Project annual food, labor, and operational costs and analyze financial results.
Introduced prepared food division and catering services
Established operational infrastructure to ensure food quality,optimal customer service,and drive profitability
Positively impacted sales and overall profits across prepared food, seafood, and deli departments with 60% revenue growth in first year.
Store Manager , 03/2012 to 10/2013
Altomonte's Italian Market – Doylestown, PA
Planned and directed day-to-day store, kitchen, and catering operations and developed strategies to enhance customer service, drive
sales, and increase profitability; handled daily opening and closing procedures.
Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated personnel; leveraged evaluations to determine compensation and promotions.
Sourced and selected new vendors,negotiated prices, and forecasting store inventory and kitchen requirements to control cost s and
budgets.
Oversaw inventory management and implemented internal controls to monitor stockand initiate timely replenishment to meet customer
demands.
Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
Expanded prepared foods
Provided leadership to manage store operations
Store Manager | Chef, 09/1988 to 03/2012
Centre Fruit Gourmet – Morrisville,PA
Provided leadership to manage store operations, including prepared food, seafood,deli, cheese, and catering departments.
Established, followed, and enforced sanitation standards and procedures,complied with legal regulations and store policies t o create
safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
Maintained strong profit margins, cost of goods,and labor costs without compromising quality.
Spearheaded menu planning, and administered off-premise catering services,including planning and management.
Designed creative display layouts and decorated food service areas and grocery displays to influence customer purchasing and drive
sales and profits.
Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Developed and rolled out new policies.