Jessica Cheng
Oakland
Summary
I'm a dynamic personal chef with a proven track record at Employer, specializing in customized meal planning and exceptional client relationship building. Expert in international cuisine and kitchen management, I consistently deliver high-quality dishes while reducing food waste. Recognized for enhancing dining experiences through innovative recipes and attentive service, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
I'm a personable and highly adaptable individual with passion for culinary arts and creating memorable dining experiences. Well-versed in food safety regulations and expert in preparing diverse and nutritious meals. Committed to bringing creativity and precision to every dish, ensuring client satisfaction and culinary excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal-chef
Employer
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared customized meal plans based on client preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Executed cooking techniques to create diverse, high-quality dishes.
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring fresh ingredients and supplies were available.
- Implemented food safety standards for safe meal preparation and handling.
- Collaborated with clients to refine recipes and enhance dining experiences.
- Adapted menus seasonally to incorporate local produce and trends.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client feedback promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen space for optimal efficiency.
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
- Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Received consistently positive feedback from clients for exceptional taste and presentation of prepared meals.
- Reduced food waste through effective menu planning, sourcing local ingredients, and utilizing seasonal produce.
- Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.
- Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to menus or guest numbers while still delivering high-quality results.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional analyses of dishes to accommodate clients'' specific health goals or dietary restrictions.
- Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
- Increased repeat business through referrals by maintaining excellent rapport with clients while respecting confidentiality agreements.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by creating personalized and diverse meal plans tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
- Developed and maintained an extensive repertoire of recipes to cater to diverse tastes and dietary requirements while staying current with global food trends.
- Sourced healthy cooking techniques to capture flavor and nutrients of food with fresh ingredients.
- Provided attentive service during meal preparation and presentation, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience for clients.
- Cleaned meal preparation areas and washed hands frequently to promote hygienic and sanitary practices.
- Prepared meals using braising, roasting, frying and sautéing techniques.
- Showcased culinary expertise by preparing a wide range of international cuisines, adapting recipes based on client preferences.
- Recorded favorite meals of clients and worked continuously on new recipes and repertoire.
- Studied cultures and cuisines of various areas around world in effort to prepare authentic dishes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies in Theology
SUM Bible College
El Dorodo Hills, CA06-2024
Skills
- Kitchen organization
- Client relationship building
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen management
- Vegetarian cooking
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen preparation
- Grocery shopping
- Allergy awareness
- Garnishing techniques
- Special events
- Menu planning
Certification
- CPC - Certified Personal Chef
- Food Handlers Certificate CA
- Serve Safe Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal-chef
Employer
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies in Theology
SUM Bible College