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Genevieve Engwald Parry

Genevieve Engwald Parry

Claremont

Summary

As a professional chef, I have had over 25 years of experience working in different aspects of professional cooking. I worked in off site catering for over 20 years. I became highly organized and efficient with prep, cleanliness, managing staff and preparing all manner of high quality dishes.

While working at Chez Cherie Cooking School I helped with regularly scheduled classes and was an assistant teacher. I worked as a teacher during team buildings and special events. We did all kinds of classes from handmade pasta and tamales to classic French foods. I enjoy helping people learn how to cook and love to see how excited they get when they master a new technique or recipe.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Banquet Bartender

Double Tree Hilton Hotel
Claremont, CA
10.2025 - Current
  • Prepared and served beverages in high-volume banquet settings, ensuring timely service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area during events to enhance guest experience.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and responsible alcohol service guidelines throughout events.

Assistant Chef

Chefelle - A Personal Chef & Catering Services
Duarte, CA
01.2000 - 02.2023

~Help prepare appetizers, salads, main entrees and desserts.

~Set up and decorate buffet tables, drink stations and serving platters.

~Prep before large events

Catering Chef

Mary Pat Brandmeyer Catering
Altadena, CA
05.1999 - 09.2012
  • Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
  • Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety standards.
  • Oversaw food presentation and delivery logistics, ensuring timely service during events.
  • Managed floor and bartending staff
  • Food prep for high end parties including sit down dinners, cocktail parties, weddings and fundraisers.

Assistant Teacher

Chez Cherie
La Canada, CA
04.2005 - 02.2012

~Help Chef to set up work stations, aprons, tables, equipment . Help prep recipes for weekly classes, team building and special events.

~Assist during class with serving samples.

~Teach recipes during team building and special events.

~Clean and organize after class and events.

Education

Food Safety, Hot Foods, Garde Manger, Baking

California School of Culinary Atrs
South Pasadena, CA
06-2000

Skills

  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Food presentation
  • Meal preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communications
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service

Timeline

Banquet Bartender

Double Tree Hilton Hotel
10.2025 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Chez Cherie
04.2005 - 02.2012

Assistant Chef

Chefelle - A Personal Chef & Catering Services
01.2000 - 02.2023

Catering Chef

Mary Pat Brandmeyer Catering
05.1999 - 09.2012

Food Safety, Hot Foods, Garde Manger, Baking

California School of Culinary Atrs
Genevieve Engwald Parry