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Candace Wardyga

Buckeye,AZ

Summary

Disciplined Cook committed to impeccable food preparation and presentation. Recognized for preparing high-quality cuisine aligned to restaurant standards and consistency requirements. Familiar with diverse culinary, pastry and baking techniques.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior Supervisor

Sodexo GCU
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - Current
  • Delivered weekly sales, performance and inventory reports to managers.
  • Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
  • Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Communicated effectively with staff regarding food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
  • Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.

Lead Cook

Immanuel Campus Of Care
Peoria, AZ
10.2021 - Current
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.

Cook

Eagles Nest Golf Club
Goodyear, AZ
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Safely operated ovens, grills and other kitchen equipment to minimize accidents.
  • Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
  • Supported other kitchen team members when needed.
  • Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.

Prep Cook

Tocaya Organica
Tempe, AZ
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
  • Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
  • Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Processed incoming deliveries, rotated stock and put away new items in correct locations.

Lead Line Cook

Arizona Broadway Theater
Peoria, AZ
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
  • Assisted Sous Chef with training and development of culinary staff.

Manager

Mr.Goodcents
Phoenix, AZ
10.2010 - 12.2015
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
  • Discussed menu options with customers and offered suggestions to meet individual needs and drive sales.
  • Used POS system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card and voucher.
  • Restocked counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaned windows and emptied trash cans during slow periods.

Account Manager

Discover Card
Phoenix, AZ
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Engaged customers with proactive strategies to understand needs and develop successful solutions.
  • Maintained high-volume workload within fast-paced environment and consistently met performance benchmarks.
  • Collected payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.

Floor Trainer

Target
Phoenix, AZ
10.2006 - 10.2010
  • Managed team members by delegating daily tasks and supervising personnel duties.
  • Maintained safe, organized store by keeping aisles free of merchandise and boxes.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.

Education

GED -

North Pointe Preparatory
Phoenix, AZ
01.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Science

The Bryman School - Tempe
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Cutting and Slicing Techniques
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Plating and Presentation
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • Inventory Control
  • Fine Dining
  • Team Leadership
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Training and Development

Certification

  • Servsafe Certified

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Tenzin Gyatso, Fourteenth Dalai Lama

Timeline

Senior Supervisor

Sodexo GCU
08.2022 - Current

Lead Cook

Immanuel Campus Of Care
10.2021 - Current

Cook

Eagles Nest Golf Club
01.2020 - 02.2021

Prep Cook

Tocaya Organica
12.2019 - 02.2020

Lead Line Cook

Arizona Broadway Theater
12.2015 - 12.2019

Account Manager

Discover Card
07.2014 - 01.2015

Manager

Mr.Goodcents
10.2010 - 12.2015

Floor Trainer

Target
10.2006 - 10.2010

GED -

North Pointe Preparatory

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Science

The Bryman School - Tempe

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