Genesis Willerford
Yucaipa
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive background in culinary education and team leadership. Proven ability to develop and implement innovative culinary programs that adapt to evolving industry standards. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, bringing reliability and adaptability to meet changing needs. Demonstrated skills in culinary techniques, menu planning, and student mentorship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Instructor
Lift Enrichment
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat and well-sanitized kitchen.
- Motivated students to achieve new levels of skill in diverse kitchen tasks.
- Monitored food production for quality, safety, and adherence to establishment standards.
- Coached junior chefs on cooking techniques and performance strategies.
Meal Prep
Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
- Improved overall efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for meal prep and service tasks.
- Streamlined meal prep process, cutting down food waste significantly.
- Organized bulk food storage areas to improve accessibility for faster meal prep times.
- Implemented portion control measures consistently during meal prep, minimizing waste while satisfying guest expectations.
Field Marketing Manager
Planet Buds
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Enhanced lead generation through targeted local events and trade shows.
- Increased conversion rates by tailoring messaging and collateral to target audiences.
- Developed customized training materials for sales teams, resulting in improved product knowledge and sales performance.
- Built loyal customer bases through consistent engagement strategies across various channels.
- Optimized regional marketing budget, maximizing return on investment.
- Oversaw implementation of program resulting in increase of average sales of $5,000 a month .
Babysitter
Busy Bees Babysitting
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2022
Skills
- Batch meal preparation
- Hands-on instruction
- Food safety knowledge
- Food safety
Certification
- Food Handler's Permit/License- County or city public health departments.
Timeline
Chef Instructor
Lift Enrichment
01.2025 - Current
Field Marketing Manager
Planet Buds
01.2024 - 10.2024
Meal Prep
Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
Babysitter
Busy Bees Babysitting
01.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science
Grand Canyon University
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