Dylan Nicholson
Opelousas
Summary
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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Chef
City Club River Ranch
Lafayette, LA
03.2023 - Current
- Led menu development and execution for high-profile events, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.
- Supervised kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance productivity and morale.
- Implemented quality control measures, maintaining high culinary standards across all banquet services.
- Coordinated with event planners to tailor food presentations and service styles to client specifications.
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining the preparation process for large-scale events.
IN HOUSE\LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGN
Old School Organics
Lapeer, Michigan
01.2015 - Current
- Logo\brand identity
- Marketing and Promo material design
- Packaging design
- Social media asset design
- Hands on work in facility when needed
Head Chef \ Kitchen Manager
Antonis Itallian Cafe
Lafayette, LA
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Led culinary team in creating seasonal menus reflecting authentic Italian cuisine.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing food waste.
- Mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork in fast-paced environment.
- Implemented inventory management system to optimize stock levels and reduce costs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Freelance Design
Bytor Design
Louisiana\Michigan
01.2009 - 01.2025
- Bring abstract client ideas from concept to final product
- Logo Design
- Promotional and event material design
- Vectorizing existing works\concepts
- Video editing
- Creative marketing consulting
- Ad design
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Texas Culinary Academy
01-2009
AAS - Digital Media Design
South Louisiana CC
01-2016
Skills
- Sanitation procedures
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Quality control
- Banquet preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
Certification
serv safe
Timeline
Banquet Chef
City Club River Ranch
03.2023 - Current
Head Chef \ Kitchen Manager
Antonis Itallian Cafe
05.2018 - 07.2023
IN HOUSE\LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGN
Old School Organics
01.2015 - Current
Freelance Design
Bytor Design
01.2009 - 01.2025
AAS - Digital Media Design
South Louisiana CC
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Texas Culinary Academy