Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Kyyeetha Archinard

Rockville,MD

Summary

Professional, customer service driven Chef with over 15 years experience in custom food preparation. Ability to work under pressure while providing high-quality health conscious meals. Experienced entrepreneur that will bring innovation and creativity to the company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Personal Private Chef

Just Good Flavor Company
Rockville , MD
06.2024 - Current
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Sourced menu items from local growers and farmers for budget friendly options.
  • Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
  • Curate and execute seasonal recipes and menu
  • Provide food for small families and busy professionals
  • On time delivery of food
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.
  • Managed all aspects of meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
  • Worked closely with clients regarding their nutritional goals and implemented meal plans accordingly.
  • Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
  • Demonstrated versatility by preparing various types of cuisine from around the world according to client preferences.
  • Collaborated with other household staff to provide seamless services for clients, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Shopped for ingredients.
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Developed innovative recipes and cooking techniques to continually exceed client expectations.

Banquet Chef

Chevy Chase Club
Bethesda , MD
09.2023 - Current
  • Prepared food for events
  • Packaged prepared food for delivery.
  • Menu creation.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.

Manager

Just Good Flavor Company
Birmingham , AL
04.2017 - Current
  • Creating spice blend recipes
  • Preparing and packaging customer orders
  • Creating food and beverage products for local restaurants
  • Held high food safety handling practices
  • Cooking Demonstrations for 100 person events
  • Owned and operated commercial kitchen and Spice retail store.
  • Experienced in overseas Sourcing, Drop Shipping
  • Created and packaged beverage products for restaurants and local stores
  • Retail Spice and Tea shop owner operator
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
  • Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.

Volunteer

Fire House Shelter/ Women's And Children Shelter
03.2013 - 01.2022
  • Prepared food for residence of local Woman's and Children's shelters
  • Prepared food for Emergency housing shelters
  • Prepared food for local school and team fundraisers
  • Provided food for 20-100 residence

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Lincoln College of Technology
Columbia, MD
08.2023

Associate of Science - Biology And General Studies

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ
09.1994 - 09.1998

Skills

Customer Service

  • Recipes and menu Planning
  • Signature dish creation
  • Staff management
  • Vendor Collaboration
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Plating and Presentation
  • Meat Preparation
  • Party Planning

Certification

  • Maryland Food Handler 2022
  • ServSafe 2022
  • ServSafe Instructor 2022
  • ServSafe Proctor applied for 2023

Timeline

Personal Private Chef

Just Good Flavor Company
06.2024 - Current

Banquet Chef

Chevy Chase Club
09.2023 - Current

Manager

Just Good Flavor Company
04.2017 - Current

Volunteer

Fire House Shelter/ Women's And Children Shelter
03.2013 - 01.2022

Associate of Science - Biology And General Studies

Fairleigh Dickinson University
09.1994 - 09.1998

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Lincoln College of Technology
Kyyeetha Archinard