Tami Pounds

Lake Arrowhead,CA

Summary

Culinary professional known for delivering exceptional dining experiences through innovative menu planning and precise execution. Adept at customizing meals to meet diverse dietary requirements and preferences, ensuring client satisfaction. Strong focus on teamwork and flexibility, consistently maintaining high standards and reliability in dynamic environments. Proficient in advanced cooking techniques and effective kitchen management.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Chef and Caterer

Self Employed

03.2020 - Current

Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and Vendors.
Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Provided attentive service during meal preparation and presentation, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience for clients.

Kitchen Manager

Grapevine

10.2017 - 08.2019

Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
Scheduled and received food deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
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.
Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.

Line Cook

Lake Arrowhead Country Club

03.2013 - 09.2017

Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction.
Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, CA

Skills

Kitchen organization
Client relationship building
Knife skills
Cooking techniques
Food presentation

Team leadership
Kitchen leadership
Food safety
Inventory management

Accomplishments

Executed catering services for events with 200+ attendees.
Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
Won community recognition as Best Catering Service in Lake Arrowhead in 2022

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