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Lance Blanchard

San Antonio,TX

Summary

To work closely with a team of professional colleagues and clients in a creative environment to assist with the growth of an important industry or business. Seeking opportunities to assist in the development of new products or services in the food, beverage, or tourism industries, and further develop career skills and knowledge. Original Private Chef with a passion for the culinary arts and preparing daily delectable meals. Well-versed in the appropriate handling of foods and plating arrangements. Extensive experience in dealing with organic ingredients and cooking international cuisine. Organized and creative to follow directions and instructions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Chef

Current
  • Providing health-driven culinary services for private functions.

Healthy Vending Machine Operator

Self Employed Services
Current - Current
  • Owner/operator of vending machines supplying clients with healthier food and drink options
  • Specializing in gyms and offices with post and pre-workout nutrition and healthier snack alternatives.

Sous Chef at Facebook

Flagship Facility Services
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw all daily culinary operations for Facebook’s food services
  • Managed and guided a culinary staff of 20 through breakfast and lunch services in multiple cafes with daily changing menus
  • Emphasized customer service, scratch-made, local, and dietary foods.

Kitchen Manager/Chef

Boxwood Kitchen
06.2018 - 04.2019
  • Created packaged food products for sale at local grocery stores
  • Provided catering services for breakfast, lunch, and dinners
  • Maintained daily operations.

Department Manager (Associate Team Leader)

Whole Foods Market
07.2017 - 05.2018
  • Directed and assisted staff of30 through daily operations of the kitchen and prepared food stations
  • Managed buying supplies, payroll data entry, tracking time clock entries, corrective counseling, and weekly progress reports.

Prepared Foods Supervisor

Whole Foods Market
05.2015 - 07.2017
  • ,Managed food production for hot bar, salad bar, and chef case items
  • Created recipes for prepared foods, managed staff of 30 employees.

Supervisor

Whole Foods Market
02.2013 - 05.2015
  • Super Club Chef featuring Health Starts Here and raw food
  • Managed daily production, creating new recipes and specials.

Professional Private Chef

Self Employed Services
03.2012 - 01.2013
  • Catered dinner parties, creating specialty menu options including vegan, gluten-free, and raw foods.

Chef/Baker

Bavaria Mills
06.2011 - 04.2012
  • Worked in the production sector of an emerging small company making and distributing gluten-free bakery products
  • Developed recipes.

Hot Bar & Breakfast Cook

Whole Foods Market
02.2011 - 06.2011
  • Member of the prepared foods team, including production, customer service, and food presentation.

Venue Chef

11.2008 - 01.2011
  • Developed new innovative raw food and vegan products and recipes
  • Managed customer service, sales, and food presentation.

Professional Private Chef and Caterer

08.1998 - 11.2008
  • Founded and operated a business providing on-site breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
  • Specialized in wheat-free, raw, and gourmet foods.

Sous Chef

The Zodiac at Neiman Marcus
03.2002 - 09.2004
  • Assisted the Executive Chef with inventory, product control, and menu planning
  • Managed 35 employees for Neiman Marcus store cafes. Ran daily operations for 3 cafes and the employee cafe.

Head Chef

Magnolia Gardens
12.1999 - 03.2002
  • Worked in a fast-paced catering company specializing in weddings and private parties
  • Managed inventory, food presentation, preparation, and cooking methods.

Education

Cooking

Le Chef Culinary School
Austin, Texas
02.1998

Skills

  • Cooking techniques
  • Team Management
  • Meal Preparation
  • Nutritional knowledge
  • Food presentation
  • Event Catering
  • Menu Planning
  • Special Diet Accommodation
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Creative Thinking
  • BOH Operations
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication

Awards

Chef of the Year, 1997

Timeline

Private Chef

Current

Healthy Vending Machine Operator

Self Employed Services
Current - Current

Sous Chef at Facebook

Flagship Facility Services
04.2019 - 09.2021

Kitchen Manager/Chef

Boxwood Kitchen
06.2018 - 04.2019

Department Manager (Associate Team Leader)

Whole Foods Market
07.2017 - 05.2018

Prepared Foods Supervisor

Whole Foods Market
05.2015 - 07.2017

Supervisor

Whole Foods Market
02.2013 - 05.2015

Professional Private Chef

Self Employed Services
03.2012 - 01.2013

Chef/Baker

Bavaria Mills
06.2011 - 04.2012

Hot Bar & Breakfast Cook

Whole Foods Market
02.2011 - 06.2011

Venue Chef

11.2008 - 01.2011

Sous Chef

The Zodiac at Neiman Marcus
03.2002 - 09.2004

Head Chef

Magnolia Gardens
12.1999 - 03.2002

Professional Private Chef and Caterer

08.1998 - 11.2008

Cooking

Le Chef Culinary School
Lance Blanchard