Maya N. McLaughlin

*** * ******, ** ***. V*** Washington DC 20024 adjpek@r.postjobfree.com 480-***-**** mobile

Objective

To work for an organization that will expand on my knowledge in the Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Fitness and Nutrition fields. Making guests happy and satisfied with all results of work.

Education

CERTIFICATE 2016 SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM

·I was accepted and enrolled among a limited number of students each year, to attend their accredited Culinary Arts Program. After completing their 1 year intensive program, I received their certificated designation of Chef.

DIPLOMA 2014 DESERT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

·Upon graduation, I immediately enrolled and began course work at Scottsdale Community College.

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT

·I have often been appointed to lead catering teams throughout the valley that assist organizations with their event/catering needs.

SALES

·I co-founded a catering company where we marketed our Chef services, and acquired and fulfilled a contract from the Girls Rule Foundation, to staff and serve as Lead Chefs for their event.

·I have relocated from Arizona to the DMV and continue to sell meals, meal plans, and catering to people in the area.

COMMUNICATION

·I have a confident, no-nonsense, but friendly demeanor often cited by fellow Chefs and organizations.

LEADERSHIP

·Hillsong Church - I often volunteer at my local church as Head Chef, charged with leading fellow cooks involved in the planning, budgeting, purchasing, and preparation of meals for various events.

·Beefsteak- I was a manager and ambassador that traveled around the US to train employees and teach the history and core values of the company.

Experience

L CHEF PARTY STAFF 2016 - 2017

·Provide Chef Services to venues across the Valley.

Executive Culinary Producer TBN Channel Summer 2017 - Winter 2017

·Provide food knowledge and prep/cook food before the show would air.

Wolf Trap by José Andrés (seasonal) 2018

Prep Cook

·I prepped food for the evening before shows as well as teach small skills to front of the house servers.

CHEF ARTISAN BY SANTA BARBARA CATERING COMPANY 2017 - 2019

Prep Cook

·Provide Chef Services as well as prep work to venues across the Valley. Cooking onsite and being friendly with guests using people skills to make sure everyone was happy during the event. I learned back and front of the house aspects of the kitchen as well.

BeefSteak by José Andrés 2019 present/covid

Manager/Ambassador

·Beefsteak- I traveled around the US to train employees and teach the history and core values of the company in order to ensure success during service. Ranging from how to talk to guests to how to be fast and efficient. When I wasn’t traveling I was helping to manage the local stores in the area.

Roses @ Home by Roses Luxury 2020 - present

I currently drive in the afternoon to deliver food. I help prep food some mornings in the kitchen as well as pack deliveries to different houses. Paying close attention to allergies and making certain everything in the order is correct.

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