Patricia Green
Mather
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Chef
The Grande
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed seasonal menus to enhance customer experience and showcase local ingredients.
- Trained kitchen staff on food safety protocols and efficient cooking techniques.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply usage.
- Established quality control measures for food preparation and presentation standards.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Owner/Operator
Trisha's Treats
07.2009 - 07.2016
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Accurately estimated amount of food to prepare for events.
- Developed and implemented efficient production processes to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Food Service Director
Rolling Meadows
03.2004 - 03.2009
- Managed food service sales, costs, and budget administration to keep operations in line with financial targets.
- Performed continuous reviews of operations in order to meet needs, control costs and optimize procedures for maximum customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with server trainees to document and resolve potential customer concerns to drive brand satisfaction and loyalty.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
Certified Dietary Manager
Strabane Trails
10.1999 - 02.2004
- Trained, disciplined and motivated staff to give all residents and guests top-notch service.
- Checked with residents to ask about food quality, satisfaction and personal likes or dislikes.
- Worked with dietitians to set menus meeting overall patient needs, as well as implement specific dietary plans for individual patients.
- Educated new employees on proper facility procedures and policies.
- Evaluated food production to check whether food was being made, portioned and handled correctly.
Head Chef
Washington Country Cub
09.1989 - 12.1999
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Approved and polished dishes before delivery to customers to maintain signature reputation.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Supervised preparation of specialty items and customer requests to verify accuracy in production.
Education
Associate of Arts - Dietary Manager
University of North Dakota
04.2005
Associate of Arts - Culinary
PA Institute Culinary Arts
08.1989
Skills
- Banquets and catering
- Portion and cost control
- Food preparation techniques
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Food quality
Timeline
Part Time Chef
The Grande
01.2022 - 03.2024
Owner/Operator
Trisha's Treats
07.2009 - 07.2016
Food Service Director
Rolling Meadows
03.2004 - 03.2009
Certified Dietary Manager
Strabane Trails
10.1999 - 02.2004
Head Chef
Washington Country Cub
09.1989 - 12.1999
Associate of Arts - Culinary
PA Institute Culinary Arts
Associate of Arts - Dietary Manager
University of North Dakota
Education and Training
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