Elyce Jacobson
Personal Chef
White Plains,NY
Summary
Forward-thinking Chef with extensive knowledge of Vegan and Gluten Free Cuisine. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Owner/Operator
Skinny Buddha Inc.
Mount Kisco, NY
09.2009 - 01.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Catering Manager
The City Bakery
New York, NY
09.1995 - 08.1996
- Secured new clients and accounts by analyzing and catering products to specific needs.
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers and overall catering needs.
Education
Professional Cooking Certification - Savory And Pastry
01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Management And Marketing
08.1990
No Degree - Japanese Style Management
- Study Abroad
No Degree - Vegan Food Preparation
- Continuing education in Vegan Cooking
Skills
- Integrity and Transparency
- Industry Expertise
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
- Serve Safe License - New York
- Ayurvedic Nutrition Training
Timeline
Chef/Owner/Operator - Skinny Buddha Inc.
09.2009 - 01.2022
Catering Manager - The City Bakery
09.1995 - 08.1996
Peter Kump's New York Cooking School - Professional Cooking Certification, Savory And Pastry
SUNY At Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Management And Marketing
Kansai Gaidai Daigaku - No Degree, Japanese Style Management
Future Food Institute - No Degree, Vegan Food Preparation
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