Monica Thornton
Dallas,TX
Summary
Well-rounded, organized chef offering many years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal dishes and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations and deliveries. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests, families and businesses.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Chef
Cater To You Catering & Delivery
Dallas, TX
06.2002 - Current
- Developed menus, planned and ordered food supplies, and monitored budget for catering events.
- Managed the transportation of food supplies for events while strictly adhering to scheduled timelines.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients used in catering services to ensure availability when needed.
- Assisted with setup of buffet tables or other dining areas prior to commencement of catered events.
- Inspected kitchens before and after each event to ensure cleanliness was maintained throughout the duration of a function.
Home Organizer
Self Employed Services
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2005 - 06.2008
- Developed and implemented plans to declutter and organize residential spaces.
- Provided guidance on how to maintain an organized home environment.
- Created systems for efficient filing, sorting, and labeling of documents and items.
- Facilitated conversations with clients to discuss their lifestyle needs and preferences.
- Organized closets, cupboards, pantries, attics, basements, garages, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens.
- Advised clients on the best methods for storing items such as clothing, books, toys.
- Collaborated with family members to identify which items should be kept or discarded.
- Set up donation boxes in order to facilitate the disposal of unneeded items.
- Transported donated goods to local charities or thrift stores.
- Instructed clients on proper use of storage containers such as baskets bins and shelves.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12-1997
Skills
- Food presentation
- Knowledge of cuisines
- Proper equipment usage
- Safe Food Handling
- Cleaning practices
- Culinary techniques
- Portion Control
- Safety and sanitation regulations
- Food Preparation
- Workflow Coordination
- Menu development
Affiliations
- Outdoor Activities
- Fitness & Nutrition
- Remote Work & Travel
Timeline
Home Organizer
Self Employed Services
11.2005 - 06.2008
Catering Chef
Cater To You Catering & Delivery
06.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University At New Orleans
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