Andrella Carlton
Greenville
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong background in catering and event planning. Adept at menu creation, food preparation, and ensuring exceptional dining experiences. Valued for collaborative approach, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in culinary techniques, kitchen management, and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Chef
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
01.2024 - Current
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
Chef / Cook
Maplebrook Assisted Living
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of The Carolinas
Greenville, SC05-2014
Skills
- Food Preparation and presentation
- Food Handling and safety
- Supervising and leadership
- Catering for large events
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Teaching
- Meal planning
- Cleaning practices
- Cooking methods
- Budgeting
- Proper equipment usage
Certification
Serve Safe Manager 2024
Timeline
Catering Chef
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
01.2024 - Current
Chef / Cook
Maplebrook Assisted Living
08.2022 - 01.2024
Serve Safe Manager 2024
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of The Carolinas
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