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, MD08.2023
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