Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience And Interests
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Charlotte Schmidt

Lehi

Summary

Certified Culinary Arts Professional with a deep passion for creating extraordinary dining experiences that leave a lasting impact. Demonstrated ability to deliver enjoyable and memorable meals, consistently exceeding expectations. Skilled in fostering strong interpersonal connections, whether working independently or as a collaborative team member. Committed to continuous growth and improvement, always open to learning new techniques and refining culinary skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Chef Instructor

Salt Lake Culinary Education
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided instruction to students and guests on cooking methods, historical aspects of cuisine, and plating strategies.
  • Manage mise en place, sanitation, and event coordination for classes and private events
  • Provide hands-on demonstrations, ensuring a balance of education and hospitality
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Director / Chef

Private In-Home Cooking Events
02.2022 - Current
  • Designed and executed private dining experiences, offering personalized menu curation
  • Provided high-level hospitality and culinary excellence in intimate settings
  • Utah Area

Line Cook

Rustler Lodge
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Alta Ski Resort, UT | 2025 Season
  • Prepare and execute high-quality dishes for a premier ski resort, maintaining consistency and efficiency in a high-volume kitchen
  • Collaborate with a team of chefs to deliver top-tier meals, ensuring exceptional guest dining experiences
  • Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced, high-altitude environment
  • Alta Ski Resort, UT | 2025 Season

Catering Specialist / Prep Chef

NetJets Catering
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • 53 Catering | Lindon, UT
  • Delivered catering services to elite clientele during various high-status events.
  • Ensured food quality, presentation, and timely delivery while maintaining high sanitation standards
  • Collaborated with a team to prepare gourmet meals in a fast-paced environment
  • 53 Catering | Lindon, UT

Utility Manager

Salt Lake Culinary Education
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Maintained kitchen efficiency by managing dish sanitation and prep logistics
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Dog Care Coordinator

Uptown Puppies
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Addressed potential health issues proactively by regularly assessing each dog''s physical condition during checkins.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.

Education

Certified Culinary Graduate -

Salt Lake Culinary Education
11.2023

Culinary Arts Cook Certification -

Salt Lake Culinary Education
11.2023

High School Diploma -

Skyridge High School
Lehi, UT
01.2023

Skills

  • Culinary knowledge and experience
  • Food preparation
  • Safe food and knife handling
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast paced work environment
  • Calm in high stress situations
  • Team player
  • Coachable
  • Organizational skills
  • Dependability
  • Stock making
  • Plating and presentation
  • Menu development
  • Recipe creation
  • Culinary arts
  • Food allergy safety
  • Food cost control

Volunteer Experience And Interests

  • Passion for farm to table cuisine
  • Agriculture/gardening
  • Exploring methods of food preservation
  • New cooking method and meat substitutes
  • Mycology
  • 1,000+ meals made for homeless working with the University of Utah
  • Salt Lake City Soup Kitchen helping stock/organize food, serve and clean
  • Spearheaded Alpine District project raising funds for menstrual supplies

Timeline

Line Cook

Rustler Lodge
11.2024 - 02.2025

Catering Specialist / Prep Chef

NetJets Catering
04.2024 - 08.2024

Assistant Chef Instructor

Salt Lake Culinary Education
08.2022 - Current

Utility Manager

Salt Lake Culinary Education
08.2022 - 02.2024

Director / Chef

Private In-Home Cooking Events
02.2022 - Current

Dog Care Coordinator

Uptown Puppies
01.2014 - 01.2020

Certified Culinary Graduate -

Salt Lake Culinary Education

Culinary Arts Cook Certification -

Salt Lake Culinary Education

High School Diploma -

Skyridge High School
Charlotte Schmidt