Chad Horton
Jackson
Summary
Looking to work in a fast-paced, creative, and professional environment. Where i can expand my culinary knowledge and become a more well-rounded chef and supervisor
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastry Chef Co-founder of Cream and Suga
Fine Dining
Jackson
05.2013 - 06.2026
- Created dessert menus for multiple locations and special events
- Supervised baking team to ensure quality standards and consistency.
- Managed inventory and ordering of ingredients for pastry production.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in kitchen
- Expo and Plating for catering and special events
- Assisted with production of savory items for catered events
- Scheduling and managing -production team
- Production of family meals for staff
Pastry Chef
Silver Resturant
Park City
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Developed recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
- Customized items for seasonal offerings, special events and personal requests.
- Designed and maintained a clean, organized, and efficient pastry kitchen
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate dessert service
Education
Associate of Arts - Pastry And Baking
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY06-2002
Skills
- Menu development
- Recipe development
- Food quality management
- Culinary inventory management
- Kitchen safety compliance
- Food plating
- Food presentation
- Food service
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Affiliations
- Assistant Pastry Chef at Bradly Ogden, Best new restaurant 2004
3 times cooking at James Beard House
Timeline
Executive Pastry Chef Co-founder of Cream and Suga
Fine Dining
05.2013 - 06.2026
Pastry Chef
Silver Resturant
04.2012 - 06.2013
Associate of Arts - Pastry And Baking
Culinary Institute of America