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John Santoro

Grandy

Summary

Detail-oriented operations and inventory professional with 17+ years of experience managing high-value materials, inventory systems, and regulated workflows in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to control stock levels, maintain accurate documentation, coordinate logistics, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Strong background in inventory planning, receiving, inspection, and material distribution supporting mission-critical operations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

The Blue Point
Duck
02.2025 - Current
  • Maintain inventory of products, equipment, and supplies.
  • Receive, inspect, label, and store materials.
  • Track usage rates and coordinate reordering
  • Follow documentation and compliance procedures; minimize waste.

Director of Food & Nutrition

The Fortune Society
New York
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Directed inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution for multi-site operations.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records for audits.
  • Implemented standardized procedures; coordinated logistics between facilities.
  • Managed multiple teams for independent and joined efforts across locations.

Cook Supervisor

The Fortune Society
New York
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed inventory planning and material distribution for 800+ units weekly.
  • Performed receiving, inspection, controlled storage, and documentation
  • Coordinated deliveries.

Forms Processing Technician

SECU
Raleigh
04.2019 - 02.2021
  • Operated and maintained high-volume mechanical processing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Troubleshot equipment issues while maintaining strict control over confidential materials.
  • Documented all activities in compliance with established procedures.
  • Adhered to compliance protocols to support operational integrity.

Education

Culinary Arts -

Johnson & Wales University

Skills

  • Inventory control and stock management
  • Material receiving and inspection
  • Technical parts handling
  • Inventory audits and cycle counts
  • Material traceability
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Logistics and distribution
  • Controlled storage environments
  • Vendor ordering and supply chain coordination
  • Compliance and quality assurance procedures
  • Configuration control
  • Process improvement
  • High-volume operations
  • Confidential information handling
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Data entry and inventory systems
  • Safety and regulatory compliance

Timeline

Chef

The Blue Point
02.2025 - Current

Director of Food & Nutrition

The Fortune Society
04.2022 - 01.2024

Cook Supervisor

The Fortune Society
05.2021 - 04.2022

Forms Processing Technician

SECU
04.2019 - 02.2021

Culinary Arts -

Johnson & Wales University
John Santoro