Elias Pearlman
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and reliable culinary professional with experience in high-end, fast-paced kitchen environments, culinary instruction, and sustainable food systems. Known for strong knife skills, clean and efficient station management, teamwork, and a commitment to high-quality, consistent plating. Passionate about global food cultures, sustainability, continuous skill development, and all things seafood.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Ironbound Farm
09.2025 - Current
- Develop seasonal grab-and-go products utilizing surplus farm ingredients, ensuring alignment with zero-waste and regenerative agriculture principles.
- Collaborate with agricultural teams to create menu offerings that reflect on-site harvests and feature hyper-local, seasonal ingredients.
- Execute farm-driven dishes as a line cook, maintaining consistency and speed to enhance the guest experience through high-quality food preparation and teamwork.
Line Cook Intern
Cassique, Kiawah Island Club
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Enhanced prep efficiency and flavor execution on the vegetable roast station, leading to advancement to the fish station through demonstrated skill development.
- Maintained precise mise en place during high-volume dinner services, strengthening station management abilities and ensuring consistent quality.
- Collaborated with experienced chefs, integrating feedback and hands-on learning to improve communication, consistency, and time-management skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Line Cook
Nami Nori
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Executed lunch and dinner service at a high-end tamaki restaurant, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.
- Managed the appetizer line and performed precise sashimi cutting.
- Conducted daily and weekly food preparation with a focus on consistency and maintaining product freshness.
Sous Chef & Assistant Instructor
Montclair Culinary Academy
06.2021 - 12.2025
- Prepared and served meals for private culinary events and adult classes, ensuring high-quality dining experiences.
- Assisted in instructing youth culinary camps for grades 6-12, facilitating class management, preparation, and safety while enhancing student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Food Systems
Johnson & Wales University
Providence05.2025
Bachelor's Candidate - Electrical Engineering
University of California San Diego
Skills
- Knife Skills
- Station Management
- Food Prep
- Plating
- Dish Creation
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Sanitation
- Dish preparation
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
Certification
NSFRP Food & Safety Management Certified 2024
Timeline
Chef
Ironbound Farm
09.2025 - Current
Line Cook Intern
Cassique, Kiawah Island Club
05.2024 - 12.2025
Line Cook
Nami Nori
05.2023 - 12.2025
Sous Chef & Assistant Instructor
Montclair Culinary Academy
06.2021 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Food Systems
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor's Candidate - Electrical Engineering
University of California San Diego