Jay Nonnenmocher

Experience

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  Accomac Catering

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2001

  Executive Chef

  Led daily operations for this upscale catering operation which managed prestigious events for dignitaries and celebrities.Played a key role in growing this company through creativity,delicious food and a strong attention to detail. Purchasing for entire operation, scheduling,menu writing,hiring,training staff. worked closely with vendors and contractors. Assisted sales staff with the writing of proposals.

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  Sir D's Catering

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Executive Chef

  Did several high profile fundraisers, including Share Our Strength to raise awareness of company in crowded field.Improved creativity of food presentation,delivered insights in off premise catering to help build this growing company

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  Thyme and Seasons Catering

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Chef

  Crated menu ideas,developed recipes, on site and off site cooking for catered events,supervise kitchen personnel, set up buffet and food displays.

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  Landis Homes

  Nov 2006 - Jan 2014

  Chef manager

  menu development,purchasing,payroll, retail cash deposits,cost control,performance reviews, banquets, in house catering, special event planning, recipe development, developed job descriptions for new posititons

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  Lititz Farmer's Market

  Nov 2007 - Oct 2011

  Manager

  Worked part time for a non profit, did monthly newsletter, planned special events, did marketing strategies, supervised weekly set up, tear down and operation of Market, started the non profit Friends of the Lititz Farmers Market to assist in promotion of the Market. Did cooking demos and TV appearances.

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  Sodexo/Pinnacle Health

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2015

  Chef/Manager
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  ST ANNE'S RETIREMENT COMMUNITY,INC

  Sept 2015 - now

  Executive Chef