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Education
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Certification
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YARY OSLUND

Vancouver,Wa

Summary

Searching for a career to implement learned professional skills and experiences contributing to the growth of a company, while working as part of a team and be on a path of continuous learning and growth. The experiences and training acquired as a Chef, Food Service Manager and nutrition health coach are the ground work to share experiences in multiple fields in the food industry, while accomplishing the projected growth goals of the institution. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef Instructor

PCC Organic Grocery Stores
01.2012 - 12.2023
  • Part time Chef instructor teaching online and at their multiple locations.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans for a diverse range of culinary classes, ensuring students gained practical experience in food preparation and presentation.
  • Manage the established budget for diverse classes.
  • Manage 16-24 students and 2 assistants.
  • Implemented creative teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, resulting in improved student comprehension and retention of material.
  • Enhanced culinary skills of students by demonstrating various cooking techniques and explaining the science behind them.

Food Services Director and Executive Chef

Eastridge Church
01.2011 - 01.2019

In charge of the planing and execution of all kitchen duties such as providing training and managing the kitchen personnel in all areas regarding the functioning of a commercial kitchen

  • Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • The training included but no limited to, personnel proper personal hygiene, equipment use, food safety, cooking, cleaning and catering procedures
  • Created equipment cleaning schedules and followed up with designated personal as well as specific cleaning procedures for vomit or other human fluids
  • Developed and Implemented procedures for safety, organization and food safe control
  • Successfully managed scheduling the use of the kitchen by several/ independent groups
  • Managed all departments using the kitchen and trained leaders of those departments to follow implemented procedures to stay in compliance with the Health Department
  • Tracked all employees and volunteer hours and approved for payroll
  • Produced and maintained a budget as well as many other tasks related with managing the kitchen and personnel
  • Cooking engagements ranged from 10-1500 people daily, weekly and/ or monthly.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.

Chef De Cuisine

Novotel Spain
10.2008 - 11.2010
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
  • Worked as a chef, making paellas and plating over 500 tapas (bites a day) as well as boards and other pintxos.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective inventory and staff management systems.

Education

Board Certified Holistic Health Coach - Nutrition

The American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board (AMNCB)
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021

Nutrition Therapy Practitioner Certification - Nutrition

The Nutrition Therapist Association
Olympia, WA
01.2020

Certified Nutrition Health Coach - Nutrition

Institute of Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY
01.2018

Gut Health Health Coach - Food An Nutrition

Currently Pursuing Continuing Education By Completing The Autoimmune Holistic Nutrition Specialist Certification And The Gut Health Nutrition Specialist Through The AFPA
AFPA
10.2009

Associate of Arts - Food Preparation

Le Cordon Blue College of Culinary Art, Seattle (English Speakers)
Seattle, WA
01.2008

Certification in Culinary Arts. - Food Preparation

Le Cordon Blue
Paris, France
01.2006

Associate's in General Economics - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping

University of Cienfuegos
Cuba
01.2000

Skills

  • SERV Safe Certified food manager by the National Restaurant Association; licensed Food Handler for safety by The Washington State Department of Health Certified Nutrition Therapist Practitioner by the NTA (Nutritional Therapy Association and Certified Health Coach by Integrative Nutrition with access to over 100 eating styles and knowledge in several Outstanding experience in all aspects of the food industry, see experience bellow Self-starter and successful small business owner which helped developing management and interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a team environment as well as leading a team to successfully accomplishing daily goals and guidelines Bilingual in Spanish- English and semi-proficient in Italian Excellent customer service skills, organizational aptitude, multitasking ability and productivity in a team environment
  • Research
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Relations
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Team building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team building
  • Organizational Skills

Accomplishments

  • Achieved satisfactory food production in house and off site catering through effectively helping with properly handling of food ordering, receiving, cooking and maintaining.
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved improper food handling procedures which led to many satisfactory inspections by the Washington Sate Health Department .
  • Achieved budget goals by completing food researches and ordering with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • Certified Nutrition Therapy practitioner, Nutrition Therapy Association
  • Certified Chef, Le cordon blue.
  • Certified integrative nutrition health coach , INN
  • Serv safe Certified Food manager, National Restaurant Association

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working

Timeline

Chef Instructor

PCC Organic Grocery Stores
01.2012 - 12.2023

Food Services Director and Executive Chef

Eastridge Church
01.2011 - 01.2019

Chef De Cuisine

Novotel Spain
10.2008 - 11.2010

Board Certified Holistic Health Coach - Nutrition

The American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board (AMNCB)

Nutrition Therapy Practitioner Certification - Nutrition

The Nutrition Therapist Association

Certified Nutrition Health Coach - Nutrition

Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Gut Health Health Coach - Food An Nutrition

Currently Pursuing Continuing Education By Completing The Autoimmune Holistic Nutrition Specialist Certification And The Gut Health Nutrition Specialist Through The AFPA

Associate of Arts - Food Preparation

Le Cordon Blue College of Culinary Art, Seattle (English Speakers)

Certification in Culinary Arts. - Food Preparation

Le Cordon Blue

Associate's in General Economics - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping

University of Cienfuegos
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