Carson Render
Dallas,TX
Summary
As a culinary professional, brings comprehensive experience in high-volume kitchen environments while maintaining quality and consistency. Creating and executing innovative menus while maintaining high standards of food is of highest priority. Passionate about collaboration and achieving excellence in every dish.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
KitchFix - Texas Rangers
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team nutritionist to develop and execute menus
- Oversaw and prepared three daily meals per game day
- Worked with players individually to create personalized meals meeting dietary needs
- Partnered with team dietician to prepare custom diet plans to maximize player performance
- Executed opening and closing/break down and set up procedures
Line Cook
1895 Grille - The Holly Inn at Pinehurst Resort
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Under Chef Thierry Debailleul (Pinehurst Resort Executive Chef) and Adam Hindleriter (Holly Inn at Pinehurst Executive Chef)
- Garde Manger and hot line lunch and dinner prep/service
- Created and executed daily specials
- Worked private and special events providing on site service
Assistant Manager
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Trained new employees concerning company policies and procedures
- Executed opening and closing procedures and implemented more efficient cleaning methods
Education
Associate of Science - Academy of Culinary Arts
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)
Punxsutawney, PA08.2021
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Menu development
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation practices
Certification
- Food Protection Manager Certification - November 2025
Timeline
Lead Cook
KitchFix - Texas Rangers
03.2024 - Current
Line Cook
1895 Grille - The Holly Inn at Pinehurst Resort
12.2021 - 10.2023
Assistant Manager
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches
05.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Academy of Culinary Arts
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)
Externship
- Pinehurst Resort - Pinehurst, North Carolina
- IUP Academy of Culinary Arts
- June 2021-October 2021
- 1500 hours