McKenzie Mayor

Culinary professional with experience in private dining, in-home meal preparation, & high-end event catering, supported by Registered Dietitian credentials. Skilled in creating customized, high-quality meals tailored to individual preferences, dietary needs, & lifestyle routines. Experienced working with high-profile clients in private settings.

Familiar with a variety of global cuisine styles & skilled in adapting meals to accommodate cultural & dietary considerations while upholding quality & food safety.

Private Chef | Business Manager at Mobile Nutrition Kitchen LLC dba Concert & Event Catering (2020-01 – Present)

Prepared customized meals for private clients, tailoring menus to individual preferences, dietary needs, & lifestyle routines. Delivered high-quality culinary service in private & high-profile settings, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality & discretion.

• Prepared customized meals for private clients, tailoring menus to individual preferences, dietary needs, & lifestyle routines
• Delivered high-quality culinary service in private & high-profile settings, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality & discretion
• Adapted quickly to varying client preferences & schedules
• Coordinated menu planning, ingredient sourcing
• Provided meals for both individual clients & guest-facing occasions, ensuring consistency, presentation & quality
• Executed batch & volume meal preparation for events
• Maintained kitchen cleanliness & food safety standards
• Executed live culinary action stations for client & guest dining while adapting quickly to different kitchen environments & event teams
• Oversaw payroll, staffing, budgeting, invoicing, & vendor relationships while ensuring smooth FOH/BOH operations

Food Pantry Coordinator at UNLV | UNLV Food Pantry (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Oversaw daily operations, including budgeting, hiring, inventory management, product procurement, & client intake. Supervised & trained staff, volunteers, & interns.

• Oversaw daily operations, including budgeting, hiring, inventory management, product procurement, & client intake
• Supervised & trained staff, volunteers, & interns
• Ensured food safety & efficiency through policy implementation
• Partnered with campus & community groups on donations, drives, & fundraising initiatives to address food insecurity
• Tracked program metrics, designed marketing materials, & created nutrition-based resources with the UNLV Nutrition Center
• Developed a unique grocery store shopping experience for clients
• Assisted with budget-friendly recipes & cooking demonstrations
• Collaborated with the local food bank & community organizations to launch the 'UNLV Farmers Market,' the first local drive-through food distribution

Part-Time Instructor at UNLV | Hospitality College (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Taught 'The Science of Cuisine,' a nutrition-focused course covering topics including digestion, metabolism, sustainable food production, recipe development, analysis, & menu design.

• Taught 'The Science of Cuisine,' a nutrition-focused course
• Covered topics including digestion, metabolism, sustainable food production, recipe development, analysis, & menu design
• Tailored course content to address food-related health issues, focusing on the intersection of culinary arts & food science

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nutrition Sciences – University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2019-05)