Donna Cushing
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Accomplished Chef and Catering Manager with extensive experience at Gala Catering, specializing in the film industry. Expert in food safety and sanitation, I excel in menu planning and customer service, ensuring high-quality, made-to-order meals. Proven track record in training kitchen crews and optimizing inventory management for efficient operations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Catering Manager
Gala Catering
Nationwide
10.1992 - Current
Location catering to the film industry
Oversaw daily food ordering operations for crews of varying sizes.
Education
Culinary
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NYSkills
Food safety and sanitation
Knife skills
Cooking techniques
Food presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Recipes and menu planning
Inventory management
Kitchen crew training
Timeline
Chef/Catering Manager
Gala Catering
10.1992 - Current
Culinary
Culinary Institute of America