Alicia Beckford
Independent
Los Angeles,CA
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Adaptable chef with experience in private catering, production kitchens, and on-set food service. Known for customized menus, large-scale meal preparation, and reliable sanitation practices. Brings strong problem-solving, allergy awareness, and event coordination to support seamless service.
Work History
Private/Catering Chef
4 Years 11 Months- Planned customized catering menus aligned with client preferences, dietary restrictions, and event requirements.
- Supervised food preparation, ensuring consistent quality, timing, and presentation across service periods.
- Coordinated kitchen workflows to synchronize prep schedules, delivery timelines, and event setup demands.
- Maintained sanitation standards and food safety compliance throughout storage, preparation, and service activities.
- Cooked for large groups of people and managed various types of food for large events.
- Prepared meals for large groups and managed diverse dishes for event service, including sous chef, private chef, catering chef, and server role coverage across Thumbtack and Qwick.
Production Chef
1 Month- Managed inventory systems effectively, preventing overstocking or shortages of crucial ingredients.
- Provided support for budget planning related to purchasing kitchen equipment and supplies required for efficient kitchen operations.
- Prepared and plated on-film prop meals in line with series concept requirements.
- Planned, cooked, and assembled more than 10 meals per filming day to meet on-set serving demands.
- Planned, developed, and executed the menu for 30+ episode series to align food presentation with concept storytelling.
Property Chef
8 Months- Prepared and served nutritious lunch and dinner for detox and residential clients while meeting dietary, food-safety, and facility requirements.
- • Developed rotating menus based on client preferences, nutritional needs, seasonal availability, and operational standards.
- • Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets for food costs, purchasing, invoices, and inventory tracking to keep kitchen operations organized
- and within budget.
- • Managed ordering, receiving, stock rotation, and supply levels to reduce waste and prevent shortage.
- • Coordinated daily kitchen priorities and communicated with facility staff regarding menus, dietary restrictions, and service needs.
- Maintained sanitation, health-department, and food-safety compliance throughout all kitchen operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology
- Honor Roll [2026]
- Dean's List [2026]
Skills
Menu development
Food pairings
Plating and presentation
Safe food handling
Allergy awareness
Special diets
Large scale events
Large-scale events
Problem-solving skills
Inventory management
Certification
- Certified Food Handler [Learn2Serve]- [4/2024-4/2027]
- CPR/ AED/ FIRST AID [National CPR Foundation] - [EXP 2/2027]
Timeline
Production Chef
PodHead Studios
02.2026 - 03.2026Read More
Property Chef
Starbridge Recovery
05.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Private/Catering Chef
Independent
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts from Developmental Psychology
Read More