Cal Manske

Background

About Cal Manske

Over 30 years of diverse experience within the foodservice industry. Currently working as a Field Implementation Specialist for Navigator Group Purchasing. Driven by the passion of providing Best in Class service to our members. Assisting them in optimizing their full utilization of our GPO program. Focused on up front cost savings along with improved profitability within the Foodservice category. Past experience includes: Oversight of a Group Purchasing Program for a multi-unit LTC company, consolidation of company wide procurement program and vendor selection, responsible for Culinary guidance and support of a dozen+ communities. Assisted in the opening of 10 new AL/MC communities, oversight in all aspects of kitchen equipment purchasing, total kitchen design and layout, development of small wares packages for new and existing communities, cost controls, cost analysis, inventories (their consolidation and control), custom menu and recipe development, team building, employee relations, training and mentoring of Chef's/ Dining Managers and staff. Experienced in Restaurants, Catering, Banquets, Hotels and Senior living. Spending over twenty years in all aspects of senior living, CCRC, IL. AL and MC. Years of experience include: Regional Director of Dining at Provision Living Senior Communities Executive Chef/ Dining Director at Provision Living-AL/ MC, St. Louis MO Executive Chef/ Production Manager at The Sarah Community-CCRC Executive Banquet Chef at Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Executive Chef/ Co-Owner of Chameleons Catering Inc. Chef- Manager at Orchard House Independent Retirement Community, St. Louis MO Corporate Traveling Trainer for Old Country Buffet Inc. Chef, Cook, Prep Cook and Banquet Chef for Pietro's Restaurant, St. Louis MO