Meerah Saunders
Midtown ,GA
Summary
Meticulous Chef eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Ivy’s Tasty Plate Catering LLC
12.2019 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Traveled to various cities as Personal Chef.
- Top-Rated phenomenal chef on various podcasts (including Cookin’ Up 215 as seen on YouTube)
Area Sales Manager
Hertz Local Edition
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions.
- Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
- Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Line Cook
Drexelbrook Catering And Event Center
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Achieved Bartender and Meat Carver skill during four (4) year span.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Culinary Management
03.2024
- Study Abroad: France, Luxury Kitchen for Disney
- MOHELA Scholarship Recipient
Diploma Of Mixology - Mixologist
06.2016
- Honoree of RAMP Certification
Diploma - Diploma
06.2013
Skills
- Resource Management
- Employee Training
- Equipment Maintenance
- Order Delivery Practices
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Inventory Budgeting
- Sales and Marketing
- Customer Service Relations
Timeline
Executive Chef - Ivy’s Tasty Plate Catering LLC
12.2019 - Current
Area Sales Manager - Hertz Local Edition
11.2017 - 12.2019
Line Cook - Drexelbrook Catering And Event Center
08.2014 - 11.2017
The Arts Institute of Atlanta - Bachelor Of Arts, Culinary Management
Bartending Main City Line - Diploma Of Mixology, Mixologist
Pennwood High School - Diploma, Diploma
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