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CHAROLETTE C. ALLEN

Glen Flora,USA

Summary

Accomplished food service professional with 20+ years of experience across correctional, medical, educational, and private sectors. Proven leader in menu planning, event catering, staff training, and USDA compliance. Currently managing Officer Dining Room operations at Fort Bend County Sheriff's Department, consistently elevating participation and satisfaction. Entrepreneurial owner of a successful catering business and former salon owner. Committed to excellence, safety, and teamwork.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Cook, Officer Dining Room

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Department
01.2021 - Current
  • - Plan monthly menus and daily meals for 175+ officers; improved participation from 25 to 160 daily.
  • - Execute catering for high-level events, including officer appreciation and departmental luncheons.
  • - Lead kitchen operations, inventory control, and sanitation standards.
  • - Foster a professional, team-oriented kitchen environment.

Mentor Cook

BakerRipley
09.2016 - Current
  • - Train cooks at 7+ locations; helped achieve 97% audit rating as sole mentor across two counties.
  • - Set up and launched multiple school kitchens to meet USDA and local compliance standards.

Owner / Head Caterer

Charolette Allen Catering
01.2000 - Current
  • - Manage full-service catering for weddings, church events, and corporate functions.
  • - Coordinate staff, vendors, and logistics for events serving 100 to 1,000+ guests.
  • - Known for popular dishes including crawfish pasta, gumbo, and holiday meals.

Chef / Line Cook / Prep

OakBend Medical Center
02.2017 - 11.2021
  • - Prepared therapeutic meals based on patient dietary needs.
  • - Cooked daily staff and physician meals in hospital cafeteria.

Detention Officer (Overnight)

Colorado County Boot Camp
03.1999 - 11.2020
  • - Provided supervision and security for youth residents during night shifts.

Owner / Hairstylist

Charolette Allen Salon
04.1995 - 10.2020
  • - Operated a successful salon for 25+ years, specializing in community outreach and customer service.

Kitchen Manager in Training / Nutrition Assistant

William Smith Head Start
09.2001 - 05.2016
  • - Managed daily preschool meal programs in compliance with Head Start and USDA standards.

Education

High School Diploma - Cosmetology Track

El Campo High School
El Campo, TX
05.1987

Skills

  • - Menu Planning & Food Cost Control
  • - Large-Scale Event Catering (1,000 guests)
  • - Team Leadership & Staff Training
  • - USDA & Nutritional Compliance
  • - Kitchen Operations & Safety Standards
  • - Steritech & Health Department Audit Prep
  • - Kronos Scheduling Prima Inventory Production Scorecard
  • - Customer Service & Professional Presentation

Timeline

Lead Cook, Officer Dining Room

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Department
01.2021 - Current

Chef / Line Cook / Prep

OakBend Medical Center
02.2017 - 11.2021

Mentor Cook

BakerRipley
09.2016 - Current

Kitchen Manager in Training / Nutrition Assistant

William Smith Head Start
09.2001 - 05.2016

Owner / Head Caterer

Charolette Allen Catering
01.2000 - Current

Detention Officer (Overnight)

Colorado County Boot Camp
03.1999 - 11.2020

Owner / Hairstylist

Charolette Allen Salon
04.1995 - 10.2020

High School Diploma - Cosmetology Track

El Campo High School

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