Tatiana Prince
Chicago
Summary
Results-driven culinary professional with extensive experience in managing kitchen operations. Skilled in task delegation, cooking, and production reporting, fostering a culture of teamwork and high performance while maintaining strict adherence to food safety protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and equipment usage.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers to maintain stock of food supplies.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows to optimize food production processes.
Kitchen Manager
CPS
Chicago, IL
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through efficient stock control practices.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Led kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Facilitated training sessions focused on best practices and safety compliance for team members.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation and safety protocols.
Lunchroom Attendant
CPS
Chicago, IL
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Supervised lunchroom operations to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students.
- Coordinated meal service to efficiently distribute food while maintaining health standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on lunchroom procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored student behavior to promote positive interactions during mealtime.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to address dietary needs and preferences of students.
- Developed engaging activities to promote healthy eating habits among students.
- Organized students entering cafeteria into various food lines to keep groups flowing smoothly.
- Organized cafeteria environment and serving line to provide efficient diner flow during lunch rush.
- Cleaned tables, straightened chairs and swept floors between lunch periods.
- Assisted in meal preparation for timely distribution to students and staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall
ChicagoSkills
- Food safety
- Inventory control
- Operations management
- Order accuracy
- ServeSafe manager
- Food safety compliance
- Food production management
- Inventory ordering
- Task delegation
- Cooking
- Production reporting
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
ServeSafe Manager
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.
07.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
CPS
09.2016 - 11.2019
Lunchroom Attendant
CPS
09.2013 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
John Marshall