Mark Henry

Experience

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  Allegheny Valley Food Service

  Apr 1998 - Nov 2001

  Culinary Specialist/Traveling Executive Chef

  Representing manufacturers, consulting distributers and restaurants for product development and sales covering western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia establishing manufacturing contracts with local chain and large foodservice outlets, doing food shows and demonstrations for restaurant applications, directly responsible for Sysco Foodservices Pittsburgh over and the culinary representation of Pierce Conagra, Campbells, McCormick, Riches and Lamb Weston to name a few of the 35+principle portfolio. Show less

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  AVI Food systems California University of Pennsylvania

  Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

  Corporate Executive Chef

  Regional Chef, contributing to contract development and foodservice concepts, overseeing multiple retail units as prototypes for expansion throughout the AVI organization. actively involved in implementation of unit expansions. Developed and contracted an international, sustainable foodservice program for Kenyan University in Ohio

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  Westmoreland Community College Youngwood, Pa 2003 to 2009

  Feb 2003 - Jun 2009

  Culinary Instructor

  Adjunct instructor teaching credit classes in Hospitality Management, Baking, Pastry, Garde Manger, Ice carving, Catering and Event Planning, international cuisines as well as apprenticeship programs at Nemacolin Woodlands

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  Owner Chef Marks Palate

  May 2004 - now

  Owner/ Chef

  Full service catering, foodservice consulting partnered with and developed "Yes We Cater" opened "Treetops" fine dining, "Falling Leaf" fast casual and "Chef Marks Palate" Restaurant / cafe also Palate Catering full service Latrobe and Chef Marks Café. entirely independent multi-unit LLC

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  Westmoreland Country Club

  May 2019 - now

  Executive Chef

  Westmoreland Country Club, founded in 1904 and rebuilt in 1954, is located in Export, PA just 23 miles east of Pittsburgh. This private golf and country club is home to an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Dick Wilson, ample practice facilities, 6 Har-Tru tennis courts, family-friendly heated pool with designated lap lanes, bar & grill, 325 person banquet room, and an expansive patio with a picturesque view! The spacious clubhouse and manicured grounds are open to the public for golf outings, weddings, corporate events, private parties Show less