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Shelanda Barren

Forest Park,IL

Summary

High-performing Customer Service Professional offering 20 years of service experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Off Premise Lead Chef

Food For Thought Inc.
05.2011 - 01.2021
  • Ensured adherence to food safety regulations by implementing strict sanitation protocols within the kitchen environment.
  • Enhanced culinary quality by developing innovative recipes and refining existing menu items.
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills while supervising a team of chefs and kitchen staff members during peak service hours.
  • Collaborated with management to develop seasonal menus, considering guest preferences and market trends.

Chef

ManpowerGroup
06.2010 - 10.2011

Oversaw grill,

  • Oversaw grill, stove, and maintained excellent Customer Service for Northern Trust Bank, and LaGrange Memorial
  • Head Chef for Standard Indian Restaurant and Rice Child and Family Center

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Chicago
Chicago

Skills

  • Sanitation Practices
  • Management
  • Team Management
  • Customer Service
  • Cost Control and Budgeting
  • Staff Training
  • Process Improvements
  • Forecasting and Planning

Certification

Illinois Restaurant Association

Timeline

Off Premise Lead Chef

Food For Thought Inc.
05.2011 - 01.2021

Chef

ManpowerGroup
06.2010 - 10.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Chicago
Shelanda Barren