Charlette Nesbitt
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Driven culinary professional with a passion for crafting exceptional desserts and pastries. Brings a wealth of experience in developing creative dessert menus and ensuring high-quality kitchen performance. Known for strong collaboration with team members and focus on achieving outstanding results. Skilled in flavor development and pastry presentation, adaptable to changing kitchen dynamics.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dessert Chef
Restoration at Westgate
Spartanburg, SC
12.2025 - Current
- Developed innovative dessert recipes that enhanced seasonal menus and aligned with culinary trends.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring freshness and consistency in all desserts produced.
- Led dessert preparation team, ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to food safety regulations.
- Researched industry trends to introduce new flavors and concepts, driving menu innovation at the establishment.
- Streamlined production processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste in dessert preparation workflows.
Dietary Cook
PWRC
08.2022 - 02.2023
- While working for PWRC I am responsible for preparing meals for the residents based on their various diets and allergies. I also keep daily documentation on all food and equipment used as well as ensuring the kitchen area is cleaned and ready for the following day.
Tow Driver
Freedom Auto
07.2021 - 08.2022
- During my employment here I was responsible for towing the assigned vehicles as well as the occasional tire change, jump start and or retrieving the keys from a locked vehicle.
Executive Chef; Lunch Cook
SMC
08.2018 - 04.2020
- While working at SMC I was originally hired as the lunch cook and worked for just over a year when the offer of Executive Chef was presented.
- As Executive Chef I was responsible for making the menus and ordering all the necessary food and materials needed for the kitchen as well as Starbucks and other snacks and food-related items for athletes and events.
BOH Supervisor; Grill Master
Red Lobster
11.2015 - 08.2018
- As BOH Supervisor I was responsible for opening and or closing the restaurant as scheduled.
- I was responsible for doing the end of the night inventory and ordering the trucks as assigned as well.
- As Grill Master I responsible for ensuring all food was prepared and plated correctly before leaving the kitchen.
- I also ensured at the end of the night everything was set up and stocked for the next day or shift.
Education
Advanced Culinary Certification -
Culinard Culinary
01-2015
Bachelor of Art - undefined
Pittsburgh Art Institute
01-2005
Skills
- Adaptability under pressure
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking demonstrations
- Food presentation
- Pastry preparation
- Cake decorating
- Allergen awareness
Certification
ServSafe Certification
Cert# 25914374 Exp: 7/10/2029
Timeline
Dessert Chef
Restoration at Westgate
12.2025 - Current
Dietary Cook
PWRC
08.2022 - 02.2023
Tow Driver
Freedom Auto
07.2021 - 08.2022
Executive Chef; Lunch Cook
SMC
08.2018 - 04.2020
BOH Supervisor; Grill Master
Red Lobster
11.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Art - undefined
Pittsburgh Art Institute
Advanced Culinary Certification -
Culinard Culinary