Bahar Ghodousi
Erie,CO
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented culinary professional with extensive experience as a Personal Chef, Culinary Manager, and Chef Instructor. Expertise in crafting customized menus, managing kitchen operations, and leading culinary teams with creativity and precision. Proficient in preparing diverse cuisines and developing specialty diets, transforming everyday dining into refined and memorable experiences. Renowned for a strong sense of artistry in presentation, unwavering commitment to quality, and the ability to inspire others through effective teaching and mentorship.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef
Eat 100 Foods
08.2018 - Current
- Write healthy meal plans and recipes weekly.
- Teamwork with a personal team and with other kitchen occupants.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Met with client and discussed preferred meals, dietary restrictions and food allergies.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Studied cultures and cuisines of various areas around world in effort to prepare authentic dishes.
- Cleaned meal preparation areas and washed hands frequently to promote hygienic and sanitary practices.
- Maintained food inventories to support efficient cost management.
- Developed recipe inventory to offer meal options for variety of tastes and needs.
- Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Sourced healthy cooking techniques to capture flavor and nutrients of food with fresh ingredients.
Chef Instructor
Journey Culinary
11.2021 - Current
- Write recipes and teach students to prepare dishes from differed cuisines.
- Assist with teaching culinary classes.
- Create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for students.
- Perfect basic culinary skills, such as knife and cutting skills.
- Teach kids basic cooking and baking fundamentals.
- Motivated students to achieve new levels of skill in diverse kitchen tasks.
Team Member
Fleishman's Bagels and Delicatessen
2022 - Current
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Proprietor
Bare Boulder
01.2015 - 2023
- Design and prototype soft goods.
- Repair damaged products from shoes to designer products.
- Manage and regulate business.
- Provided customer service on accounts and resolved problems.
- Grew business by developing business plans, hiring staff and obtaining initial investments.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Developed and managed relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Education
Self Taught -
Skills
- Passionate about cooking
- Servesafe certified
- Skilled in multitasking
- Collaborative team management
- Advanced knife techniques
- Culinary presentation
- Expertise in baking methods
- Proficient in various cooking styles
- Oversight of food production
- Health and safety standards
- Quality assurance processes
- Practical training delivery
- Innovative thinking
- Effective team collaboration
- Responsive to new challenges
- Prioritization and scheduling
LANGUAGES
English
Farsi
Interests
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Dancing
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Baking
- Cooking
- Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
Timeline
Chef Instructor
Journey Culinary
11.2021 - Current
Personal Chef
Eat 100 Foods
08.2018 - Current
Proprietor
Bare Boulder
01.2015 - 2023
Team Member
Fleishman's Bagels and Delicatessen
2022 - Current