-Lead daily check-in of food-related deliveries for TV, photoshoots, and recipe development.-Serve as primary contact for ingredient deliveries-Document and communicate all delivery information with test cooks, including late orders, out-of-stock items, and seasonal produce information-Build relationships with vendors-Established and maintained relationships across multiple departments to facilitate effective collaboration-Generated comprehensive shopping lists for TV productions by meticulously analyzing prep lists from Culinary Producers, ensuring accurate quantities of ingredients aligned with producers' specifications for filming requirements.-Hand shop hard to source items, items with particular specifications, photo/video quality produce and herbs, and photo props for photo/video production-Support test cooks with product research-Demonstrates strong organizational skills and proactively addresses challenges in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment-Upkeep and organization of all ingredients used in the Test Kitchen-Train Interns/Temp on receiving procedures-Assist in kitchen event preparation, including preparing lunches for board meetings-Maintain and organize items returned from test cooks into a “grab and go” recirculation system, reducing waste and overordering

I plan menus according to client's preferences and dietary restrictions.I prepare meals and specialty stations that met the requests of the client.I ensure that all food products were prepared and presented to the highest quality and standards. I order, negotiate purchases, and make recommendations for quality and healthiness.I guide clients through menus, demonstrating advanced knowledge of specifics.

I tested and developed new recipes, both savory and sweet.I rotated the seasonal menu options, and managed daily kitchen operations with four staff members.I oversaw food preparation and production, ensuring food safety procedures were 100% adhered to and all kitchen procedures were safe and healthy.I interviewed, hired, and trained all new kitchen staff.I coordinated with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to maximize efficiency.I negotiated contracts with new and existing vendors.I trained the kitchen staff in sanitation practices, established cleaning schedules, stock rotations, refrigeration temperature control points, and other sanitary controls.I evaluated job performance, rewarded, and disciplined kitchen staff as appropriate.I ensured that during food preparation quality standards were maintained, trained team in cooking.

I worked in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs overseeing the manufacturing, production, packaging, sterilization and distribution of finished products, including dental implants, abutments and equipment.I worked directly with the FDA and foreign governments to analyze, adhere, and comply to international standards for the purpose of distributing and selling product internationally.I served as project manager for implementing a new, custom, state of the art software.