Kornely Yolo

Experienced Private Chef skilled in crafting diverse international cuisines and managing kitchen operations with precision and creativity. Adept at planning customized menus that meet dietary needs and sourcing high-quality seasonal ingredients. Ready to bring culinary expertise and exceptional organizational skills to a new culinary team, enhancing their dining experience.

PRIVATE CHEF - Private home - Alpharetta, GA

(2022-05 - 2026-01)

• Ensured that all dishes were presented attractively according to established guidelines.
• Preparing gluten free dishes, dairy free, sugar free and vegan
• Managed inventory control systems to monitor stock levels and replenish as needed.
• Organized kitchens and monitored food supplies to ensure efficient operations.
• Planned special events such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and other private parties.
• Traveled with employers to vacation homes to prepare meals.
• Adjusted recipes to meet the tastes and preferences of family members while also providing healthy options.
• Collaborated with vendors to source the freshest ingredients at competitive prices.
• Worked closely with clients to develop custom meal plans tailored to their individual tastes.
• Created shopping lists based on weekly menus to ensure availability of necessary ingredients.
• Provided nutritional guidance through education about the benefits of different foods.

PERSONAL CHEF - Private Client - Atlanta, GA

(2021-08 - 2023-02)

Prepared customized cuisine for high-profile clients, 5 household members.

• Supervise food quality, sanitation and safety processes
• Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
• Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
• Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to menus or guest numbers while still delivering high-quality results.
• Showcased culinary expertise by preparing a wide range of international cuisines, adapting recipes based on client preferences.
• Adapted existing recipes to accommodate special dietary restrictions or allergies.

EXECUTIVE PRIVATE CHEF - COLLEGE FRESH INC. - Athens

(2020-01 - 2021-05)

• Handling food supply of the sorority dining facility
• Prepare and serve food to residents of the specific fraternity/sorority assigned
• Prepare all foods on the menu, maintain kitchen and all food service in accordance with public health guidelines and the highest/freshest quality levels
• Develop and post weekly menus, submit to menu sharing system in advance as directed by management
• Manage budget, keep invoices organized
• Utilize the expense tracking system for all receipts
• Receive inventory and stock all supplies/staples and clean all service areas per contract specifications and public health regulations
• Provide outstanding customer service, address clients' needs, requests and concerns on a daily basis.

PRIVATE CHEF - Private Household - Atlanta, GA

(2018-02 - 2020-12)

Cooking and providing haute cuisine meals for my private clients, serving according to my clients preferences, tastes and dietary restrictions.

• Cooperating with house manager, event planners to guaranteed a good result of all the family catering event.
• Coordinated all food facet creating tailored menus to ensure my client satisfaction
• Grocery shopping, inventory, budget management
• Preserving an high level of cleanliness and food safety

FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR - CAROWINDS THEME PARK - Carowinds, NC

(2017-01 - 2018-02)

• Provided outstanding customer service to customers
• Unload product from trucks and organize stock room, assist with other duties as assigned
• Hired and trained staff to follow policies and procedures of the company
• Ensured portions were correct and food was presented professionally
• Interacted directly with customers to ensure satisfaction and maintained the budget of the restaurant and payroll services.
• Resolved customer complaints quickly and professionally while maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION - Georgia State University (2027-08)

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT - The Art Institute of Atlanta (2020-07)