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Michael Marx

State College,PA

Summary

Dynamic Chef and Owner with a proven track record at Creekside at the Gamble Mill, excelling in staff management and cost control. Enhanced menu offerings with seasonal ingredients while implementing effective inventory management strategies, resulting in improved kitchen profitability. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and fostering team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef/Owner/Operator

Creekside at the Gamble Mill
07.2021 - 09.2025

DIrected all facets of the operation from staffing to menu execution.

  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes using seasonal ingredients to enhance menu offerings.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize waste while ensuring ingredient availability for service.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Implemented cost-control measures that improved overall kitchen profitability without compromising quality.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Chef/Owner/Operator

World's Fare Catering, LLC
09.2015 - 01.2021
  • Innovated food truck catering service in the area.
  • Serviced multiple locations every week
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Streamlined kitchen workflows, enhancing efficiency during peak service hours through effective organization.
  • Developed new recipes and improved existing ones based on customer feedback and trends.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advertising

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05-1987

Skills

    Staff management

  • Customer service
  • Effective communications
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Inventory management
  • Cost control
  • Food service operations
  • Forecasting and planning

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Chef/Owner/Operator

Creekside at the Gamble Mill
07.2021 - 09.2025

Chef/Owner/Operator

World's Fare Catering, LLC
09.2015 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Advertising

Syracuse University