Cynthia Tembi
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Meticulous Chef eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends.
further more;
I am a Chef manager with 10+ years of experienced in the food industry. I skilled knowledge in Menu planing, Event planing and management. I am certified in food safety and alcohol handling by ServSafe.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Manager
FLAVOR LOUNGE, LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
- Recruited and hired employees to build effective culinary team for $260000 annual revenue-producing restaurant.
Chef
WAYBACK BURGERS
03.2015 - 09.2020
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
University of Ngoundere, Cameroon
Ngoundere, Cameroon09.2008
Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Cooking Skills
- Training and Mentoring
- Menu Planning
- Event Planning
- Inventory Supervision
- Food Safety
- Food Safety Regulations
- Supply Ordering
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Catering Oversight
- Equipment Inspection
- Team Management
- Customer Service
- Customer Retention
- Staff Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Food Prep Planning
- Pantry Restocking
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Workflow Optimization
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Menu Development
Certification
- Certified Food Protection Manager, ServSafe - 2022
- Alcohol Handling and Distribution, ServSafe - 2022
- all from American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - Conference for Food Protection (CFP)
Timeline
Chef Manager
FLAVOR LOUNGE, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Chef
WAYBACK BURGERS
03.2015 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
University of Ngoundere, Cameroon
- Certified Food Protection Manager, ServSafe - 2022
- Alcohol Handling and Distribution, ServSafe - 2022
- all from American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - Conference for Food Protection (CFP)
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