Loriann Jenson
Orem,UT
Summary
Dynamic Head Chef with over 15 years of experience in diverse food preparation and service. Known for strong leadership, effective kitchen operations management, and a commitment to food safety. Eager to enhance meal offerings while fostering positive relationships with all served.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Heritage School
Provo, UT
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Led kitchen staff in daily meal preparation and service operations.
- Led the planning, shopping, cooking, preparing, serving and cleanup.
- served over 100 youth, with a wide range of different dietary needs, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Head Chef
Bel Air Assisted Living and Retirement Center
American Fork, UT
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Prepared meals and served them for over 40 residents daily.
- Cleaned the Dining Room and washed dishes.
- Implemented food safety standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Developed relationships with residents, served them one on one, and listened to them.
Head Chef
Head Start Preschool
Orem, UT
08.2002 - 06.2017
- Prepared Breakfast, snack, and lunch for over 80 preschool children and their teachers.
- For 15 years I was the only cook and did all of the planning, shopping, cooking, serving and cleaning...without a dishwasher, I did it all by hand.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education
Utah Valley University
Orem, UTHigh School Diploma -
Fremd High School
Palatine, IL06-1988
Skills
- Cooking great meals and snacks with lots of diversity
- Kitchen management, shopping, cleaning, serving
- Food Service with a smile and developing friendships with those I serve
- Menu development and planning based on many different allergies and nutritional needs
Timeline
Head Chef
Heritage School
10.2022 - 05.2025
Head Chef
Bel Air Assisted Living and Retirement Center
01.2019 - 03.2021
Head Chef
Head Start Preschool
08.2002 - 06.2017
Early Childhood Care And Education
Utah Valley University
High School Diploma -
Fremd High School