Steven Sturgis
Valley Orchards Retirement Community
Santa Rosa
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Dedicated professional with strong leadership, sanitation, and workflow management skills. Extensive experience directing daily meal service, training teams, and maintaining health code compliance while balancing resident needs, cost control, and service quality.
Work History
Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
10 Years 1 Month- Supervised culinary staff, assigning prep tasks, coaching technique, and maintaining consistent service quality.
- Developed rotating menus aligned with nutrition standards, seasonal availability, and resident preferences.
- Directed daily kitchen operations supporting resident meal service and special dietary requirements.
- Enforced food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures across all production areas.
- Coordinated purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships to control costs and reduce waste.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
Delivery Driver
2 Years 7 Months- Delivered customer orders safely and on schedule across assigned routes.
- Navigated daily routes efficiently using maps and delivery instructions.
- Verified shipment accuracy against invoices before loading and departure.
- Inspected vehicle condition and reported maintenance issues promptly.
Business Owner
1 Year 5 Months- Directed daily café operations, balancing front-of-house service with back-of-house workflow.
- Oversaw staff scheduling, training, and performance to maintain consistent guest experience.
- Managed inventory, ordering, and vendor coordination to prevent shortages and reduce waste.
- Implemented cash handling and POS procedures to support accurate transactions and closeouts.
- Developed menu updates and specials aligned with customer preferences and ingredient availability.
- Monitored food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation standards to ensure compliant café operations.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly, preserving service standards and repeat business.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
No Degree - Sterile Processing
Skills
Sanitation compliance
Effective and equitable leader
High level organization
Excels in high pressure
fast paced work environment
Certification
ServSafe Management Certification Id# 22694947
Timeline
Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Valley Orchards Retirement Community
09.2016 - CurrentRead More
Business Owner
Steven Sturgis Dba Shady Grove Cafe
04.2014 - 09.2015Read More
Delivery Driver
Gipson's Golden Inc
01.2014 - 08.2016Read More
San Francisco State University
No Degree from Sterile Processing
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Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts
Associate of Arts from Culinary
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