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Shelby Anderson

Broomfield,CO

Summary

Innovative Chef with a well-rounded food background and extensive knowledge of menu innovation and recipe development. High-energy leader emphasizing the importance of kitchen culture and staff growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

EDCare
Denver, CO
06.2022 - Current
  • Creating nutritionally diverse meals for patients who struggle with eating disorders
  • Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
  • Create weekly menus that meet patients’ specific and unique dietary and nutritional needs
  • Run baking group and individual patient cooking sessions to help create comfortability in the kitchen
  • Work closely with dieticians to ensure patient's dietary needs are met
  • Leader in Employee Engagement Committee to help with employee recognition and retention.
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.

Executive Sous Chef

Footer Catering
Arvada, CO
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Overseeing the entire kitchen staff and ensuring productivity and quality
  • Leader in menu innovation, culinary creations, and recipe R&D
  • Creating daily prep lists for all chefs and organizing the week based on catering events
  • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen
  • Responsible for chefs' quarterly l 1-1s, holding them accountable for annual goals while helping them grow and develop during their employment
  • Execute high-profile events off-site and work closely with the Logistics Manager to ensure proper food execution.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, operational updates, and customer feedback.
  • Monitored food costs on a weekly basis to maintain target profit margins.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met in a timely manner.

Executive Pastry Chef

Footer Catering
Denver, CO
05.2016 - 05.2020
  • Mass production of all pastry items from cakes, to tarts, to bread to plated desserts
  • Menu innovation and recipe development based off client requests and business needs
  • Managing all pastry chefs and ensuring that all food production is up to standard
  • Training and developing new talent
  • Executing large plated events off-site locations to ensure food quality.

Executive Pastry Chef

Occasions Catering
Denver, CO
12.2014 - 05.2016
  • Creating beautiful desserts in mass production
  • Working well in a fast-paced environment
  • Writing and costing out recipes
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work environment at all times
  • Baking all desserts from scratch.

Cake Decorator

Whole Foods Market
Highlands Ranch, CO
10.2012 - 12.2014
  • Decorating cakes, cupcakes, and cookies
  • Remaining clean and organized in a fast-paced work environment
  • Welcoming guests and answering questions about cake orders
  • Communicating with team members at all times.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts

The Art Institute of Denver
Denver, CO
03-2013

Skills

  • Highly organized
  • Exuberant personality
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Ability to multitask
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Creative insight into menu development
  • Heart-led leader
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Oriented
  • Hiring, Training, and Development
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Forecasting and Planning
  • Team Leadership

Awards & Certifications

  • CATIE Award (Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence), 2020 Culinary Rising Star, 03/2020
  • ServSafe Certification 2025
  • CPR Certified

References

  • Ali Powell, Lead Dietician and Head of Infection Control, 970.227.1797
  • Clair Jones, Registered Dietician, 703.999.7228
  • Adrianne Beers, Admissions/Milieu Therapist, 970.459.7272
  • Stephanie Pound, Sous Chef at Footers Catering, 303.666.3861
  • Dylan Westfall, Lead Tasting Chef at Footers Catering, 918.630.6094
  • Mike McDonald, Executive Chef at Footers Catering, 520.977.3304

Timeline

Executive Chef

EDCare
06.2022 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Footer Catering
05.2020 - 06.2022

Executive Pastry Chef

Footer Catering
05.2016 - 05.2020

Executive Pastry Chef

Occasions Catering
12.2014 - 05.2016

Cake Decorator

Whole Foods Market
10.2012 - 12.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts

The Art Institute of Denver

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