Aarone Fowler
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
Innovative and dedicated Chef with over 7 years of experience in vegan and plant-based cuisine, known for crafting original recipes and developing seasonal menus centered on fresh, local ingredients. Proven leadership in managing kitchen operations, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and presentation. Adept in cost control, menu engineering, and building high-efficiency culinary workflows that increase profitability and guest satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHEF
TenFive Vegan
Sherman Oaks, CA
02.2018 - Current
- - Lead daily kitchen operations in a high-volume vegan meal preparation kitchen, producing handcrafted plant-based meals from scratch.
- - Created over 20 unique recipes and standardized preparation methods to ensure quality and consistency.
- - Developed a rotating seasonal menu that increased customer retention and sales.
- - Supervised and trained 3+ kitchen staff, improving team cohesion and reducing turnover.
- - Oversaw sanitation and food safety procedures to maintain an “A” health inspection rating.
- - Collaborated with owners on food costs, yielding a 20% reduction in waste and improved margins.
FURNITURE STYLIST / STUDIO TECHNICIAN
Joybird
Commerce, CA
04.2015 - 07.2017
- - Staged and styled furniture for professional product photography.
- - Assisted in photo shoot production, including lighting adjustments and set preparation.
- - Executed creative visual designs to align with marketing and branding goals.
- - Coordinated studio logistics and maintained organization of props and materials.
Close Out / Liquidation team
JoAnn Fabric
Reseda, CA
12.2015 - 05.2017
- - Liquidating Current stock
- - Assist in store sales optimization
- - Product placement for optimized visual flow
- - Team lead / Weekly scheduling
Education
BFA - Fashion Design
Art Institute of California Hollywood
01.2012
Skills
- Plant-Based & Vegan Cuisine
- Menu Development & Recipe Creation
- Culinary Team Leadership
- Food Styling & Presentation
- Food Safety & Sanitation (ServSafe-ready)
- Inventory & Cost Control
- Creative Plating Techniques
- Kitchen Workflow Optimization
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Sewing & Fashion Design
- Concept and line development
- Event organization
- Customer service
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certificate Conflict Resolution | 2025 Arizona State University
- Certificate Working on a Team | 2025 Arizona State University
- Certificate Time Management | 2025 Arizona State University
- Certificate Communication Etiquette | 2025 Arizona State University
- Certificate Dealing with Difficult Situations | 2025 Arizona State University
- Certificate Active Listening | 2025 Arizona State University
Timeline
CHEF
TenFive Vegan
02.2018 - Current
Close Out / Liquidation team
JoAnn Fabric
12.2015 - 05.2017
FURNITURE STYLIST / STUDIO TECHNICIAN
Joybird
04.2015 - 07.2017
BFA - Fashion Design
Art Institute of California Hollywood