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Matthew Drown
Pataskala,OH
Summary
- From no experience in desserts, through learning from online resources and peers, quickly developed the skills and confidence to create and execute high quality desserts and menus.
- Maintained both a dessert and cold prep station when understaffed, as well as overseeing the training the staff of previous positions.
- Stepped into the role of head chef at a luxury remote guest ranch, where responsibilities included menu planning, ingredient gathering, and executing a 4 course meal for 10-20 people.
- Experienced with a variety of baking and pastries.
- Performed well in unique and remote environments where adaptability is crucial.
- Attended a pastry class at the Culinary Institute of America, provided by my employer.
- Experience in a country club, cafe, guest ranch, and hotel.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Sitter
Furball Fitness
Columbus, OH
04.2026 - Current
- Managed feeding schedules and pet care for a variety of animals
- Worked in close contact with clients
Pastry Cook
Four Seasons
Lanai, HI
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Primarily worked with sorbets and ice creams, as well as a variety of pastries and cakes
- Familiarity with preparing and working banquet action stations
- Working on a remote island necessitated much more detail in monitoring ingredient inventories
Chef
Flat Creek Ranch
Jackson, WY
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Created desserts and breakfast pastries for the summer season
- Stepped into the role of head chef for the end of the season
- As head chef, was responsible for sourcing ingredients, planning menus, and executing breakfast, lunch, and four-course dinners for 10-20 people.
Pastry Chef
Rocky Fork Hunt and Country Club
Gahanna, Ohio
05.2019 - 03.2025
- Started as a dishwasher, filled in for desserts after the departure of the pastry chef
- Created and executed rotating dessert menus for banquet and a la carte for nearly 5 years.
- Showcased ability of quick learning with increasingly complex desserts.
- Attended a pastry course at the Culinary Institute of America provided by the workplace.
- Assisted in training other chefs for cold prep stations.
Baker
Fox in the Snow
New Albany, Ohio
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Baked and arranged pastry displays
- Prepped a variety of breakfast pastries and breads
- Maintained a strict time schedule, with 4 am bake-offs and further prep.
Education
High School Diploma -
Licking Heights Local Schools
Pataskala, OH05-2019
Skills
- Knife skills
- Plating and presentation
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Pastries and desserts
- Special diets and nutrition, meal prep
- Banquet events
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Interests
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Furball Fitness
04.2026 - Current
Pastry Cook
Four Seasons
11.2025 - 03.2026
Chef
Flat Creek Ranch
05.2025 - 10.2025
Baker
Fox in the Snow
04.2024 - 11.2024
Pastry Chef
Rocky Fork Hunt and Country Club
05.2019 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Licking Heights Local Schools