Adept Chef and Food Safety Supervisor with a proven track record at Living Valley Wellness Retreat, specializing in menu planning, development, and personalized customer service. Excelled in creating customized meal options and ensuring food safety compliance. Skilled in inventory control and fostering positive dining experiences, leading to commendable customer feedback.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Living Valley Wellness Retreat
03.2015 - 03.2025
Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customised meal options upon request
Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh, local produce
Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs
Uphold stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure
Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders
Customised meal plans for guests without notice
Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback
4 year's experience running the kitchen as head chef at a health retreat
Improved the quality of the food served
Established a local supplier network to ensure fresh ingredients
Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient operation
Commenced as an apprentice chef at the health retreat and progressed to head chef
Created menus designed for Keto and low fodmap diets and menus for other dietary requirements
Cooking for up to 25 guests as sole chef with all meals prepared from scratch
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