Elena Coghlan
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Adept at culinary expertise and leadership, I enhanced guest satisfaction and bakery reputation at Nobu and Jean Philippe Patisserie through innovative menu development and high-standard baked goods production. My teamwork and collaboration skills, coupled with a keen focus on sanitation practices, significantly boosted sales and reduced leftovers, showcasing my results-driven approach. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Tournant / Master Cook
Caesars Entertainment / Nobu
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with sous chefs to develop seasonal menus that showcased diverse culinary techniques and flavors.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Baker
Prime Jean George Steak House / Bellagio Hotel
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Enhanced bakery's reputation for quality by consistently producing high-standard baked goods.
Assistant Pastry Chef of Restaurant
Wynn Resorts
12.2011 - 02.2017
- Reduced leftovers % by monitoring production and properly storing items.
- Created specialty menus and portfolios to showcase custom designed cakes and desserts, boosting overall sales %.
Culinary Instructor
College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus
01.2003 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create a cohesive curriculum, ensuring consistency in teaching methods and subject matter.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities such as cooking competitions to enhance teamwork and showcase student talent.
Baker / Patisserie
Jean Philippe Patisserie / Bellagio
12.2003 - 03.2011
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
Pastry Chef
Nobu
09.2000 - 12.2003
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
Education
Associate of Science - Environmental Science/ Health Science
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVAssociate of Arts - The Art of Human Services
Axia College of Phoenix
Online School Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- SerSafe Certification 08-02-2024 to
08-02-2029
- 5 stars Pastry Series American Culinary Federation 07-12-2019 by Chef Amaury Guichon.
- Professional Training/ Modern Buffet
*L’Ecole Valrhona, Brooklyn, NY 06-26-2019
Completed professional training program by Chef Sarah Tibbetts - The Art of Sculpture and Chocolate Modeling
Jean- Marie Auboine Chocolatier
03-18-2018 - Des Alpes Culinary School Albert Uster Imports 06-04-2010
Certificate of completion in pastry arts and technique by Instructor Andrew Logan - AUI Massa Road Show Albert Uster Imports 05-25-2010
Certificate of completion in class by Chef Nicholas Lodge - Reach Program Bellagio Hotel
09-11-2008
Certificate of Achievement in education. - Received Allstar Management recognition.
Timeline
Chef De Tournant / Master Cook
Caesars Entertainment / Nobu
05.2022 - Current
Baker
Prime Jean George Steak House / Bellagio Hotel
06.2017 - 05.2022
Assistant Pastry Chef of Restaurant
Wynn Resorts
12.2011 - 02.2017
Baker / Patisserie
Jean Philippe Patisserie / Bellagio
12.2003 - 03.2011
Culinary Instructor
College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus
01.2003 - 05.2015
Pastry Chef
Nobu
09.2000 - 12.2003
Associate of Science - Environmental Science/ Health Science
College of Southern Nevada
Associate of Arts - The Art of Human Services
Axia College of Phoenix
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