Carolyn Chase

Culinologist, Research and Development Specialist, Food Science (BS) Degree, Food Management and Services, Quality Control Technician, Food Safety, Lab Assistant, Product and Menu Development, ServSafe, HACCP

• Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science as well as completed the honors program at California State University, Fresno. The recipient of many scholarships and awards including the USDA NLGCA Research internship Scholarship. 
• Over 6 years of experience in the food industry as a Lab technician, line cook, barista, dietician’s assistant, research and development technician, and organic food representative and as such multifaceted in the industry.
• Over twelve years of administrative experience to include project management (determining priorities and assigning tasks), troubleshooting and problem solving, building and maintaining internal and external relationships with businesses, customers, and fellow employees.
• Three and a half years of military service and training in administrative, professional, and management functions.
• Certified with SERVSAFE COVID Takeout and SERVSAFE COVID Delivery

BS in Nutrition and Food Science- Culinology.

California State

University, Fresno. 

KEY RELATED COURSES

• Culinary Science 1 and 2
• Food Product Development
• Introduction to Food and Dairy Processing
• Independent Study: Mango Research
• Food and Dairy Chemistry
• Quantity Food Production
• Microbiology
• Organic Chemistry 

• Intro to Food Science and Technology
• Biochemistry
• Food Safety for Food Service Professionals
• Food Laws and Regulations
• Food and Dairy Microbiology
• Chemistry
• HACCP Certification Course
• FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food