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Virginia Noble

Iowa City,United States (+1)

Summary

Flexible Chef/Manager with exceptional knowledge of various cuisines and cultures. A personable professional with 25 years of diversified experience. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Proficient in labor and budget reporting.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Chef

Campus Cooks
Iowa City, IA
10.2017 - 01.2024
  • Planned and prepared meals for private clients according to dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Ordered food supplies, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Created menus with seasonal produce while maintaining a budget.
  • Managed kitchen staff in the preparation of daily meals.
  • Organized special events and dinner parties for clients, including menu planning and presentation details.
  • Designed creative dishes to showcase culinary talents as requested by clients.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within the kitchen area at all times.
  • Adhered to health codes when preparing meals for clients, ensuring proper storage and sanitation practices were followed.
  • Monitored inventory levels of food items and placed orders with vendors accordingly.
  • Developed cost-effective recipes that met client's needs while staying within budgetary parameters.
  • Conducted research on new cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and recipes.
  • Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as writing reports or tracking financial records related to purchasing or payroll activities.
  • Planned approximately 560 meals weekly for Campus Cooks.

Owner/Operator

Beggars Banquet
Des Moines, IA
02.1997 - 07.2005
  • Owned and Operated Delicatessen for 8 years.
  • Expanded and opened second location in 2003.
  • Developed new and exciting vegetarian dishes.
  • Successfully sold both restaurants in 2005.
  • Moved to Mexico for the next 12 years.
  • Restaurant Consultant in Tulum, Mexico for 12 years.

Education

High School Diploma -

Theodore Roosevelt High School
Des Moines, IA
05-1990

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Associate of Arts -

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Skills

  • Client Relationship Building
  • Menu Planning
  • Recipe Development
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Meal Preparation
  • Sanitation and Safety Knowledge
  • Event Catering
  • Culinary Expertise
  • Originality
  • Team Management
  • Food Presentation
  • Food Stock and Supply Management
  • Order Management

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the Hawkeye Excellence Award 2023
  • Nominated for the Hawkeye Excellence Award in 2020

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Private Chef

Campus Cooks
10.2017 - 01.2024

Owner/Operator

Beggars Banquet
02.1997 - 07.2005

High School Diploma -

Theodore Roosevelt High School

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Iowa

Associate of Arts -

Kirkwood Community College

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