Chelsea Harda
Canterbury,CT
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience in culinary arts and baking and pastry, excelling in food presentation and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance food quality and customer experience through effective training and innovative plating techniques. Passionate for over 10+ years about creating delightful dining experiences while maintaining high standards of kitchen sanitation and teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pantry Chef
Grill 37
Pomfret Center, CT
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed preparing and putting out appetizers and desserts
- Organized and cleaned pantry, work space, and dishes
- Works well with both front and back of house staff
Line Cook
Professional Sports Catering
Worcester, MA
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepped suite cold food and worked on grill line
- Worked chef attended stations
- Cooked for concessions and catering events
- Cleaned and organize kitchen and dishes
Suite Chef
Oak View Group
Worcester, MA
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed suite cold food
- Managed all chef attended stations
- Cooked for catering and concessions events
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, concessions, and dishes
- Worked in other areas of culinary as needed
- Certification of Allergen Awareness Training
- Assisted sous and executive chef with culinary tasks as needed
Finishing Line
Chashu Ramen+ Izakaya
Worcester, MA
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Plated food according to restaurant guidelines to promote an attractive presentation.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations, including food production and sanitation.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Education
High School Degree - Culinary Arts
The Woodstock Academy
Woodstock, CT06.2021
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05-2025
Skills
- Baking & Pastry
- Food Quality
- Communication
- Food Safety
- Customer Experience
- Teamwork
- Food Demonstrations
- Time Management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Menu planning
- Food presentation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Team leadership
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler, National Restaurant Association,
04/01/23, 04/30/26
- Certification of Allergen Awareness Training,
03/01/24, 03/31/29
Timeline
Finishing Line
Chashu Ramen+ Izakaya
08.2024 - 04.2025
Suite Chef
Oak View Group
03.2024 - 05.2024
Line Cook
Professional Sports Catering
03.2023 - 03.2024
Pantry Chef
Grill 37
06.2020 - 05.2021
High School Degree - Culinary Arts
The Woodstock Academy
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
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