Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Notable Accomplishments
Work Availability
Work Preference
Timeline
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Terrah King

Rantoul,IL

Summary

Accomplished Chef with extensive experience in high-volume, reputable organizations. Demonstrated expertise in menu design, budgeting, collaboration, and efficiency. Achieved notable customer retention through memorable pairings alongside allergy-aware menu options.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Rosemary Food Service
Urbana, IL
10.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant

Horsch Radish
Gibson City, IL
06.2023 - 11.2023

Corporate Chef

Baxter’s American Grille
Bloomington, IL
07.2022 - 11.2022

Production Chef

University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL
03.2022 - 07.2022

Scheduling Specialist I

Carle Hospital
Urbana-Champaign, IL
05.2021 - 01.2022

Head Chef

College Chefs
Champaign, IL
01.2018 - 05.2020

Demi Chef/Sushi Chef

MIGA/Sakanaya
Champaign, IL
04.2017 - 01.2018

Head Chef

Silvercreek Restaurant
Urbana, IL
12.2016 - 04.2017

Culinary Manager

The Hub Restaurant & Bar
Champaign, IL
08.2016 - 11.2016

Sous Chef → Executive Chef

Big Grove Tavern
Champaign, IL
12.2013 - 07.2016

Chef

L.A. Gourmet Catering
Champaign, IL
06.2013 - 11.2013

Sous Chef

Bread & Wine
Chicago, IL
02.2012 - 06.2013

Cook II

Omni Hotel & Resort
Championsgate, FL
04.2011 - 12.2011

Tournant Chef

Paradiso 37
Lake Buena Vista, FL
07.2009 - 02.2011

Education

Medical Billing and Coding Certificate -

DeVry University
Naperville, IL
01.2023

AAS - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts
Orlando, FL
01.2011

AAS - Pastry & Baking

Orlando Culinary Academy
Orlando, FL
01.2009

Skills

  • Food science
  • Banquets and catering
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Menu design and planning
  • Workflow optimization
  • Customer retention
  • Food safety
  • Allergy awareness
  • Ingredient sourcing
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Menu pricing
  • Sustainable practices
  • Collaborative environment
  • Performance assessments
  • Food safety regulations
  • Food and beverage pairing

Notable Accomplishments

  • Employment in quick service restaurants, fine dining, steak houses, resorts, and healthcare systems gives ample flexibility in pivoting to diverse needs quickly.
  • Previous recognition in the New York Times, Chicago Eater, Chicago Tribune (2 stars), and Michelin Guide for culinary contributions during the time at Bread & Wine.
  • Received Green America’s Spring 2015 People and Planet Award during my position at Big Grove Tavern due to 'nose-to-tail' use of all products, farm-to-table cooking minimizing waste, and recycling.
  • Founding member of Big Grove Tavern’s community give-back program that donates a percentage of one week’s lunch sales to a locally established and operating organization.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

HybridOn-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid sick leave

Timeline

Head Chef

Rosemary Food Service
10.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant

Horsch Radish
06.2023 - 11.2023

Corporate Chef

Baxter’s American Grille
07.2022 - 11.2022

Production Chef

University of Illinois
03.2022 - 07.2022

Scheduling Specialist I

Carle Hospital
05.2021 - 01.2022

Head Chef

College Chefs
01.2018 - 05.2020

Demi Chef/Sushi Chef

MIGA/Sakanaya
04.2017 - 01.2018

Head Chef

Silvercreek Restaurant
12.2016 - 04.2017

Culinary Manager

The Hub Restaurant & Bar
08.2016 - 11.2016

Sous Chef → Executive Chef

Big Grove Tavern
12.2013 - 07.2016

Chef

L.A. Gourmet Catering
06.2013 - 11.2013

Sous Chef

Bread & Wine
02.2012 - 06.2013

Cook II

Omni Hotel & Resort
04.2011 - 12.2011

Tournant Chef

Paradiso 37
07.2009 - 02.2011

Medical Billing and Coding Certificate -

DeVry University

AAS - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts

AAS - Pastry & Baking

Orlando Culinary Academy
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