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GRACE YOLO

Duluth,GA

Summary

Experienced private chef with knowledge in international cuisine and adaptability in various environments, such as yachts and camping. graduate with a strong background in preparing business dinners, special events, and daily family meals. Demonstrates efficient multitasking in fast-paced settings. Proficient in managing all aspects of food cost, budgeting, sourcing, menu development, and preparation. Skilled at setting a creative and inspired tone in the kitchen. Committed to upholding the highest standards of health, hygiene, sanitation safety, and food storage. Fluent in both English, French and lingala.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Chef

Private Client
08.2021 - 05.2024

prepared customized cuisine for high-profile clients, 5 household members. supervise food quality, sanitation and safety processes

  • Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
  • Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to menus or guest numbers while still delivering high-quality results.
  • Showcased culinary expertise by preparing a wide range of international cuisines, adapting recipes based on client preferences.



Executive Private Chef

COLLEGE FRESH INC.
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Handling food supply of the sorority dining facility
  • Prepare and serve food to residents of the specific fraternity/sorority assigned
  • Prepare all foods on the menu, maintain kitchen and all food service in accordance with public health guidelines and the highest/freshest quality levels
  • Develop and post weekly menus, submit to menu sharing system in advance as directed by management
  • Manage budget, keep invoices organized
  • Utilize the expense tracking system for all receipts
  • Receive inventory and stock all supplies/staples and clean all service areas per contract specifications and public health regulations
  • Provide outstanding customer service, address clients’ needs, requests and concerns on a daily basis.

Private Chef

Private Household
01.2018 - 01.2020

cooking and providing haute cuisine meals for my private clients, serving according to my clients preferences, tastes and dietary restrictions. cooperating with house manager, event planners to guaranteed a good result of all the family catering event.

  • Coordinated all food facet creating tailored menus to ensure my client satisfaction
  • grocery shopping, inventory, budget management
  • preserving an high level of cleanliness and food safety


Food Service Supervisor

CAROWINDS THEME PARK
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Provided outstanding customer service to customers
  • Unload product from trucks and organize stock room, assist with other duties as assigned
  • Hired and trained staff to follow policies and procedures of the company
  • Ensured portions were correct and food was presented professionally
  • Interacted directly with customers to ensure satisfaction and maintained the budget of the restaurant and payroll services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food Science & Nutrition

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
07.2025

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts Management

The Art Institute of Atlanta
Dunwoody, GA
07.2020

Skills

  • Organization, Analytical and Planning
  • International Cuisine
  • Works Well Under Pressure and Decisive
  • High-Quality Seasonal Ingredients
  • Inventory Management & Kitchen Equipment
  • Live-in and Home Chef Capabilities
  • Food Science and Culinary Arts Management
  • Food Plating, Presentation, Food Cost
  • Excellent Verbal, and Written Communication

Certification

ServSafe Certified

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
lingala
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Personal Chef

Private Client
08.2021 - 05.2024

Executive Private Chef

COLLEGE FRESH INC.
08.2020 - 08.2021

Private Chef

Private Household
01.2018 - 01.2020

Food Service Supervisor

CAROWINDS THEME PARK
01.2017 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Food Science & Nutrition

Georgia State University

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts Management

The Art Institute of Atlanta
ServSafe Certified
GRACE YOLO