CHEF LINDA GREEN

The Ya-Ka-Mein Lady

3304 WASHINGTON AVENUE • NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113 • 504.344.7218 • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

PROFESSIONAL CHEF WITH OVER
TWENTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Food Network's Chopped Winner in 2012
   
• Featured in Times-Picayune with Judy Walker and Dave Walker in 2005 and 2011
   
• Interview with New Orleans WWL Channel 4 TV Station
   
• Interview with New Orleans WWOZ 90.7FM Radio Station
   
• Interview with Diane Mack of the University of New Orleans WWNO 89.9FM Radio Station
   
• Interview with Poppy Tooker on Louisiana Eats
   
• Cooking demonstrations held at Zatarain's Cajun Cabin at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for three consecutive years
   
• Managed and held a successful booth at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival following cooking demonstrations
   
• Responsible for supervision and professional development for staff and volunteers, including strategic planning and career growth
   
• Unique combination of creativity and communication skills gained through extensive interaction with the public and leadership roles
   
• Featured in OffBeat Magazine in 2009
   
• Featured in Gambit Weekly in 2011
   
• Interviewed with Yelp
   
• Featured on VendrTV

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

MS. LINDA'S CATERING
OWNER / EXECUTIVE CHEF 1997 -PRESENT

Friendly and enthusiastic service presented in a professional demeanor, successful in providing excellent cuisine

TIPITINA'S
CATERER 2002 - 2008

Recognized for reliablility and "getting the job done" through persistence and a strong work ethic

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
CHILD NUTRITIONIST 1980 - 2005

Implemented menu changes, set customer service standards, and assisted in training other nutritionists