Beth Falk
Park City,UT
Summary
Gifted professional with undeniable talents in organization and cooking. Passionate individual creating healthy dishes made with locally grown ingredients. Ready for new challenge creating and executing tasty menus.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Cuisiniere
Done To Your Taste Catering
Kamas, UT
01.2019 - Current
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation
- Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Owner/Operator
Bite Me Pastries
Park City, UT
06.2014 - Current
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels 36%
- Consulted with clients to customize seasonal dessert options to include vegan, dairy free and gluten free options
Event Coordinator
Yarrow Hotel And Conference Center
Park City, UT
06.2010 - 05.2015
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
- Generated client retention by accurately organizing and executing their events and meetings
- Supervised onsite team of 12, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
Event Organizer
Hotel Park City
Park City, UT
06.2007 - 05.2010
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues
- Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details
- Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions
Chef and Kitchen Manager
All Seasons Catering
Rochester, NY
05.1994 - 10.1998
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols
- Coordinated and organized all restaurant inventory
- Cooked and developed menus for over 450 meals per day
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
State University College At Buffalo
Buffalo NY1985
High School Diploma -
Brockport High School
Brockport, NY1982
Skills
- Signature dish creation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Workflow Optimization
- Budgeting
- Sanitation guidelines
- Customer Service
- Business Operations
- Specialty menu design for allergies, intolerances and choices
Timeline
Cuisiniere
Done To Your Taste Catering
01.2019 - Current
Owner/Operator
Bite Me Pastries
06.2014 - Current
Event Coordinator
Yarrow Hotel And Conference Center
06.2010 - 05.2015
Event Organizer
Hotel Park City
06.2007 - 05.2010
Chef and Kitchen Manager
All Seasons Catering
05.1994 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
State University College At Buffalo
High School Diploma -
Brockport High School
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