Deana Medina
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Innovative and compassionate private chef with an innate talent for crafting culinary masterpieces that go beyond the plate. Infused with a genuine love for cooking, I bring a unique blend of creativity and heartfelt dedication to every dish I create. With a track record of being in the kitchen my entire life, I am fervently seeking a role where I can channel my creativity, share my love for cooking, and make a meaningful impact on the dining experiences of a family seeking an exceptional chef. Furthermore, organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Chef
Private Residence
02.2021 - Current
- Cooked 2-3 meals per day and served at residences with left overs for days to follow.
- Prepared meals using braising, roasting, frying and sautéing techniques.
- Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
- Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
- Cleaned meal preparation areas and washed hands frequently to promote hygienic and sanitary practices.
- Generated invoice to request payment for services provided in client home.
Personal Chef
So Sultry Hospitality LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Met with client and discussed preferred meals, dietary restrictions and food allergies.
- Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
- Cooked 1-3 meals per day and served at residences or delivered to requested locations.
- Studied cultures and cuisines of various areas around world in effort to prepare authentic dishes.
Private Chef
Private Residence
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Shopped for ingredients.
- Planned meals that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Maintained food inventories to support efficient cost management.
- Prepared and cooked over 10 meals per week for owner of residence and occasional guests.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Education
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL03.2014
Skills
- Food Service Safety Training
- Staffing
- Professional Relationships
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Menu Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Special Events
- Active Learning
References
Chef Timothy Delling | Executive Chef
CheffingT@gmail.com
(206)445-9369
Barbara Hoard | Executive Producer
Barbara@apromtoremember.org
(954)857-3913
Mark Rolnick | Registered Representative
Mark.Rolnick@axa-advisors.com
(954)849-0879
Additional Experience
WOLFoods, Inc. | May 2017 - August 2017 | June 2019 - August 2019
Bakery Manager
Produced bread, dinner desserts, and special occasion desserts following a Kosher diet for children at summer camp. Properly portioning and served a range of 250-1,000 children on
a daily basis. Trained and managed a foreign personal assistant to assist with the above. Maintained bakery inventory and properly rotated leaving the least amount of inventory by the end of summer.
Farmer’s Table, Wyndham Hotel | January 2017 - May 2017 | August 2017 - April 2018
Head Baker
Oversaw bakery and daily production which included vegan and gluten-free cakes from scratch
to assembly. Produced icings, fillings, vegan ice creams, and packaged products, finishing with
a standard of excellence. Supervised and trained inexperienced bakers, providing tricks and
effective ways to accomplish the expected quality of products.
Barn & Field, Seattle | October 2019 - January 2020
Pastry Chef
Produced specific amounts of pastries and breakfast items for the café daily. Which consisted of sheeting, baking fresh various croissants, muffins, and cookies. Created produces before the expiration of produce occurred. Set up the pastry case every morning with proper signage and arrangement. Kept station and pastry areas of walk-in clean, organized, and properly rotated.
Certification
- ServeSafe Certified
Cuisines
- Mediterranean
- Latin
- American
- Italian
Timeline
Personal Chef
Private Residence
02.2021 - Current
Personal Chef
So Sultry Hospitality LLC
01.2021 - Current
Private Chef
Private Residence
09.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc