RACHEL VEJAR
Chandler,AZ
Summary
My career as a Professional Chef has spanned over 30 years. The industry is ever changing, so I look forward to using a high level of expertise and commitment towards a new opportunity that will ensure future guests an excellent culinary journey! I offer a diverse culinary background and knowledge of many styles of food preparation, excellent technical skills, menu composition, product procurement/inventory systems, food and labor cost/P&L accountability, team development, safety and sanitation best practices.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Chef
Fabulous Food Fine Events And Catering
10.2018 - Current
- Menu planning and execution for special events.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- My responsibilities include managing a team of employees at the site ensuring that the quality and presentation of our products meet our standards and exceed guest's expectations
- Using effective communication skills with our event coordinators to establish the logistics is also an additional responsibility.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Catering Chef
Clubcorp
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Cross trained to command each area to include hot and cold food stations, daily preparation for a la carte dining and banquets
- Production for seasonal menus, wine tasting dinners, and member sponsored events
- Daily Responsibilities to include product procurement, storage, inventory
- Production schedules for each area of the operation
- Staging events within the property using BEO specifications
- Demonstration Chef at McCormick Square for the International Food and Science Trade Show.
Catering Chef
Clubcorp
03.2014 - 05.2018
- Full service catering for a private country club which has membership exceeding 300 guests
- Seasonal golf tournaments with food and beverage service, buffet style
- Awards dinners and social events featuring a variety of hand crafted appetizers and plated entree selections
- My skill set included managing team members for production of themed menus, action stations, Chef cooking classes, and various other events to include
- Client Menu tastings for various social events.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Sous Chef
Ocotillo Golf Cub
04.2012 - 03.2014
Sous Chef
Golden Eagle Hospitality
09.2005 - 04.2012
Kitchen Manager
Hilton Corporation
02.2000 - 09.2005
Assistant Food Service Manager
JC Food Consultants
09.1994 - 08.1999
Sous Chef
Westin Hotels
03.1990 - 08.1994
Lead Sauté Chef
Westin Hotels
01.1986 - 03.1990
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY11-1985
Skills
- Ul>
- Recipes and menu planning
- P>Food inventories
- P>Training and Development
- P>Budgeting
- P>Sanitation guidelines
Timeline
Production Chef
Fabulous Food Fine Events And Catering
10.2018 - Current
Catering Chef
Clubcorp
03.2018 - 09.2018
Catering Chef
Clubcorp
03.2014 - 05.2018
Sous Chef
Ocotillo Golf Cub
04.2012 - 03.2014
Sous Chef
Golden Eagle Hospitality
09.2005 - 04.2012
Kitchen Manager
Hilton Corporation
02.2000 - 09.2005
Assistant Food Service Manager
JC Food Consultants
09.1994 - 08.1999
Sous Chef
Westin Hotels
03.1990 - 08.1994
Lead Sauté Chef
Westin Hotels
01.1986 - 03.1990
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
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