Benjamin Tigue
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
5 and Diner
Phoenix, AZ
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe handling and storage of ingredients.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, including grills, fryers, and ovens.
- Participated in daily food prep tasks to support smooth kitchen operations.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff for order updates and special requests.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Cook
Outback Steakhouse
Surprise, Arizona
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff for order updates and special requests.
- Participated in daily food prep tasks to support smooth kitchen operations.
Cook
Dennys Resturant
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, including grills, fryers, and ovens.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Cook
IHOP
Avondale, Arizona
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe handling and storage of ingredients.
- Participated in daily food prep tasks to support smooth kitchen operations.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Education
Central High School
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Menu development
- Food preparation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
- Strong organization
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced adaptability
- Food trends awareness
- ServSafe certified
- Garnishing techniques
- Food safety oversight
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Contamination prevention
- Plating and presentation
- Supply restocking
- Food handler certification
- Plate presentation
- Problem-solving
- Cooking techniques
Timeline
Cook
5 and Diner
08.2024 - 01.2026
Cook
Outback Steakhouse
06.2022 - 08.2024
Cook
Dennys Resturant
08.2019 - 06.2022
Cook
IHOP
08.2018 - 08.2019
Central High School