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Amber Rowley

Adel

Summary

Dynamic Food, Nutrition, and Garden Educator with a proven track record at Foodcorps, excelling in curriculum development and effective communication. Successfully engaged communities through innovative gardening programs and nutrition education, fostering collaboration and enhancing student participation in local initiatives. Passionate about promoting public health nutrition and creativity in educational settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Food, Nutrition, and Garden Educator

Foodcorps
Des Moines
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Engaged parents and guardians by inviting them into the classroom to share their expertise regarding traditional gardening methods used in their culture.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to identify resources available for purchasing seeds or starter plants at reduced costs or through grants.
  • Encouraged student participation in community service events such as cleanups or beautification projects within the school grounds.
  • Coordinated with teachers to develop age-appropriate curricula related to gardening and nutrition education.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated inquiry-based learning activities related to garden ecology, biodiversity, pollination, composting, food production processes, and nutrition education.
  • Hosted special events such as harvest festivals or open house days where families could come together to celebrate the success of their garden.

Private Chef

Big Shot Lodge
Cresbard
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Developed cost-effective recipes that met client's needs while staying within budgetary parameters.
  • Planned and prepared meals for private clients according to dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Trained kitchen staff on proper knife skills, food preparation techniques, recipe execution.
  • Created menus with seasonal produce while maintaining a budget.
  • Ordered food supplies, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within the kitchen area at all times.
  • Focused on customer satisfaction, creating delicious cuisine to impress diners.

Restaurant Manager/Event Coordinator

Lake Panorama Realty
Panora
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Developed strategies for improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
  • Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
  • Resolved conflicts among employees in an effective manner.
  • Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
  • Conducted weekly team meetings to discuss performance issues and provide feedback.
  • Coached team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education and up-selling techniques to drive revenue.

Executive Chef

Harveys Diner and Pub
Redfield
11.2017 - 12.2019
  • Maintained excellent relationships with local farmers to secure fresh produce for menu items.
  • Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
  • Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
  • Worked closely with purchasing manager to control food costs while maintaining product quality standards.
  • Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
  • Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts And Business Management

Le Cordon Bleu
Mendota, MN
12-2004

High School Diploma -

Southeast Polk High School
Runnells, IA
05-1999

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Nutrition education
  • Effective communication
  • Nutrition and nourishment issues
  • Public health nutrition
  • Creativity

Affiliations

  • In my free time my hobbies include kayaking, fishing, hunting, hiking, antiques, books and learning, night sky photography, and camping; to name a few things. I'm very social and love working with children!

Timeline

Food, Nutrition, and Garden Educator

Foodcorps
08.2024 - 06.2025

Private Chef

Big Shot Lodge
04.2022 - 12.2023

Restaurant Manager/Event Coordinator

Lake Panorama Realty
07.2021 - 04.2022

Executive Chef

Harveys Diner and Pub
11.2017 - 12.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts And Business Management

Le Cordon Bleu

High School Diploma -

Southeast Polk High School

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