Mary Zapata, Cppb, Vcco, Vca Email & Phone Number

Virginia, United States

United States

United States

Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Albemarle, Virginia

-Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of solicitations, requisitions, and purchase orders with little to medium level of complexity, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of forms/report -Reviews/approves requisitions, analysis of quotations, and recommends the awarding of contracts to vendors -Procures goods/services for the Purchasing Division -Processes expenditures for the Purchasing Division purchases, as well as uses and reconciles the PCard-Assists in the maintenance and accuracy of the fixed assets inventory and fixed assets manual; -Maintains contract files and assists with contract administration -Conducts bid openings, records information relating to the bid process -Disposition of surplus property -Supports Access Albemarle and the Buy Speed Procurement Module -Prepares a variety of documents, technical and statistical reports, data for publication, and other materials where a knowledge of format and presentation is necessary -Provides procurement customer service to departments, visitors, vendors and co-workers

1111 E. Broad St. 6Th Fl, Richmond Va

Vcu Medical Center

Austin Peay Univeristy, Clarksville Tn

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Tennessee And Kentucky

Nashville Tn

-Learn different procedures of food preparation.-Prepare ingredients for dishes upon the instructions of chefs.-Assist in operating commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, ovens and fryers.-Make sure that food supplies are stored properly and used resourcefully. Ensure that food items are properly rotated in refrigerators and any near expiry ones are dealt with according to the restaurant’s policies.-Help chefs in cooking activities by providing input and managing work. Set up food stations by following chef’s orders.Make sure that recipes are followed properly during food preparation and cooking time.-Handle portion control requirements and presentation standards. Arrange food items aesthetically on serving plates.-Ensure that best food practices and kitchen hygiene protocols are adhered to.-Provide guidance to kitchen staff in upholding high culinary standards.-Assist chef in developing menus and provide suggestions for alternates such as sauces and levels of spice for each entrée.-Make sure that all leftover food is stored properly.- Assist in checking food deliveries for both quantity and quality standards and make sure that food inventory is in check.-Learn and employ the basics of food aesthetics in sync with the restaurant’s set instructions. -Maintain a “clean as you go” work ethic.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Magna Cum Laude

Culinary Apprentice, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Activities and Societies: Middle Tennessee Chapte of the American Culinary Federation

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.) / Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training