Helen Louise Merkle, American chef. Recipient 1st place award for soups Taste of Indianapolis, 1976. Board visitors North Dakota State University, since 1999. Member National Association of Female Executives, Em. Culinary Federation (certified executive chef, secretary Cleveland chapter 1989-1992, treasurer 1993-1994, 1st vice president 1995-1996, President's award 1992, 97, Chef of Year 1993.
Background
Merkle, Helen Louise was born on May 23, 1950 in Carrington, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Orville F. and Lillian M.(Argue) M. Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University, 1972. Assistant director food management Stouffer"s Atlanta Inn, Atlanta, 1972-1974.
Education
Director food management Stouffer"s Indianapolis Inn, 1974-1978. Administrative director food management Stouffer"s Riverfront Towers, Saint Louis, 1978-1980. Food management consultant Fraser Management, Westlake, Ohio, 1980-1983.
Executive chef Marriott Hotel, Cleveland, 1983-1989.
Executive chef Snavely Management Superior vena cava syndrome, 1989-1995, Catering Chef Westfield Companies, 1995.
Career
Assistant director food management Stouffer's Atlanta Inn, Atlanta, 1972-1974. Director food management Stouffer's Indianapolis Inn, 1974-1978. Administrative director food management Stouffer's Riverfront Towers, St. Louis, 1978-1980.
Food management consultant Fraser Management, Westlake, Ohio, 1980-1983. Executive chef Marriott Hotel, Cleveland, 1983-1989, Snavely Management Services, 1989-1995, Catering Chef Westfield Companies, Westfield Center, Ohio, since 1995.
Membership
Board visitors North Dakota State University, since 1999. Member National Association of Female Executives, Em. Culinary Federation (certified executive chef, secretary Cleveland chapter 1989-1992, treasurer 1993-1994, 1st vice president 1995-1996, President's award 1992, 97, Chef of Year 1993.