Chelsea Velazquez
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Results-driven Culinary Professional with 8 years of expertise in kitchen management within senior living environments. Skilled in menu planning, budgeting, and event coordination for over 200 residents daily. Proven leadership in training kitchen staff and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Dedicated to enhancing dining experiences through innovative culinary practices and effective team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Regency Grand West
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals for 150 residents, ensuring dietary needs and preferences were met.
- Executed cooking tasks following standardized recipes to maintain consistency and quality.
- Coordinated and executed special events for holidays, enhancing community engagement through festive meals.
- Created a variety of desserts from scratch daily, delighting residents with fresh options.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, improving overall efficiency.
Sous Chef
Brookdale Senior Living
07.2018 - 11.2023
- Prepared and plated meals for 150 residents, ensuring quality and satisfaction.
- Filled in for cooks during shifts, maintaining kitchen efficiency and service.
- Managed ordering, recipes, and menus while covering Dining Services Director shifts.
- Baked desserts, breads, and pastries daily, enhancing menu offerings.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring proper receiving and storage procedures.
- Coordinated and executed special events, including setup, serving, and cleanup.
Sous Chef
Brookdale Senior Living
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared and served meals for over 200 guests daily.
- Developed creative menus and catered special events effectively.
- Managed inventory and budgets for Culinary Services department operations.
- Led hiring, training, and scheduling for front and back of house staff.
- Executed standardized recipes to maintain quality and consistency.
- Coordinated special events and daily functions with precision.
Line Cook
Health's Kitchen
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Working the line a fast paced kitchen
- Following standardized recipes.
- Making food according to the health theme of the kitchen.
- Making soups, sauces, proteins, starches and vegetables from scratch daily.
- Making desserts daily.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Inland Empire- An Argosy University
San-Bernardino, CA12.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Kitchen Organization
- Team management
- Cooking and Baking
- Food Handling and Plating
- Hospitality
- Event coordinating
- Menu planning
Timeline
Cook
Regency Grand West
10.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Brookdale Senior Living
07.2018 - 11.2023
Sous Chef
Brookdale Senior Living
01.2016 - 07.2018
Line Cook
Health's Kitchen
08.2015 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Inland Empire- An Argosy University