Aaron Stickel
Ashtabula,OH
Summary
Experienced culinary professional excelling in menu planning and sanitation practices. Proven ability to create customized meal plans and maintain high standards in kitchen operations, ensuring optimal food safety and client satisfaction.
Detail-oriented Private Chef with a passion for designing customized meal plans. Expertise in client relationship building and maintaining high sanitation standards ensures exceptional culinary experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef
Self-employeed
Ashtabula, OH
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Designed customized meal plans based on client preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Managed kitchen operations, maintaining organization and cleanliness to uphold safety standards.
- Worked closely with clients regarding their nutritional goals and implemented meal plans accordingly.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Prepared and cooked over 20 meals per week for girlfriend's parents.
Custodial Specialist
Self-employeed
Ashtabula, OH
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in residential and commercial spaces.
- Developed customized cleaning plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Implemented eco-friendly cleaning practices to enhance sustainability efforts.
- Reduced maintenance costs by conducting regular inspections and addressing issues proactively.
- Maintained a high standard of sanitation with the use of appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment.
Personal Chef
Self-employeed
Ashtabula, OH
09.2009 - 06.2016
- Developed customized meal plans based on client preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared diverse cuisines using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to enhance flavor profiles.
- Managed grocery procurement and inventory to ensure availability of quality ingredients.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, improving efficiency in meal preparation and service delivery.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and food safety throughout culinary processes.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health codes and safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
A-Tech
Jefferson, OH07-2016
Skills
- Allergy awareness
- International cuisine
- Client relationship building
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Budgeting and cost control
- Kitchen knife proficiency
- Love for culinary arts
- Attention to detail
- Hygiene policy implementation
- Food prep planning
- Creative thinking
- Safe food handling
- Sanitation standards
- Ingredients selection
- Sanitation guidelines
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Waste reduction
- Recipe creation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food spoilage prevention
Timeline
Private Chef
Self-employeed
08.2022 - 05.2026
Custodial Specialist
Self-employeed
08.2022 - 05.2026
Personal Chef
Self-employeed
09.2009 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
A-Tech