Diana Tep-May
San Rafael,CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Bayside Marin Recovery Center, excelling in menu development and kitchen management. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and deliver exceptional dining experiences. Skilled in food safety and sanitation, while fostering team collaboration to achieve high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Richmond Country Club
Richmond, CA
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations.
- Supported chefs by managing inventory and restocking supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal service during peak hours.
Sous Chef
Bayside Marin Recovery Center
San Rafael, CA
07.2007 - 09.2022
- Assisted in daily meal preparation, ensuring high-quality standards and presentation.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food service operations and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on food safety protocols and proper cooking techniques.
- Developed seasonal menus that emphasized fresh, locally sourced ingredients while catering to dietary restrictions.
- Oversaw kitchen operations during peak hours, maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely service.
- Implemented quality control measures, consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences for residents and guests.
- Coordinated special events and catered functions, customizing menus to meet client preferences and requirements.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
Cook
Bayside Marin Recovery Center
San Rafael, CA
12.2002 - 07.2007
- Prepared and cooked meals following dietary guidelines and menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies for timely restocking and minimizing waste.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance meal presentation and service efficiency.
- Implemented food safety practices, reducing risk of contamination during meal preparation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Kitchen Assistant
Bayside Marin Recovery Center
San Rafael, CA
05.2002 - 12.2002
- Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations.
- Supported chefs by managing inventory and restocking supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal service during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sec. Tec. #14
Peto, Yucatán, México Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Meal preparation
- Effective communications
- Kitchen operations
- Team collaboration
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation guidelines
- Inventory management
- Staff coordination
- Menu development
- Banquets and catering
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu supervision
- New hire training
- Pastry skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Richmond Country Club
10.2022 - 09.2024
Sous Chef
Bayside Marin Recovery Center
07.2007 - 09.2022
Cook
Bayside Marin Recovery Center
12.2002 - 07.2007
Kitchen Assistant
Bayside Marin Recovery Center
05.2002 - 12.2002
High School Diploma -
Sec. Tec. #14