Lauren Fury
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic chef and manager excelling in Mediterranean and plant-based cooking. Leveraged nutritional knowledge and menu planning skills to enhance client relationships, achieving high praise for food presentation and taste. Expert in sourcing local ingredients, significantly boosting customer satisfaction, and supporting sustainable practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef
Tampa, FL
01.2019 - Current
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
- Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Received consistently positive feedback from clients for exceptional taste and presentation of prepared meals.
Chef Owner
Tampa, FL
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Woodstock, NY
04.2013 - 10.2014
- Supervised all areas of restaurant to keep it clean and well-maintained.
- Monitored daily cash transactions, ensuring accuracy in all financial reporting processes.
- Managed staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and reduced labor costs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly and professionally.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Pasco Hernando State College
Brooksville06.2024
Associate of Arts - Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts Management
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park05.2012
Skills
- Plant Based Cooking
- Mediterranean Cooking
- Client Relationship Building
- Menu Planning
- Food Presentation
- Nutritional Knowledge
Timeline
Personal Chef
Tampa, FL
01.2019 - Current
Chef Owner
Tampa, FL
01.2015 - 01.2019
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Woodstock, NY
04.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Pasco Hernando State College
Associate of Arts - Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts Management
The Culinary Institute of America
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