LaToya Whitland
Egg Harbor
Summary
Adept at ensuring culinary excellence and kitchen efficiency, my tenure at Ocean Casino Resort honed my skills in food safety and team coordination. With a strong foundation in differentiated instruction and leadership, I excel in dynamic environments, fostering collaboration and enhancing operational workflows. My background merges meticulous attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving. I'm looking to open up my career path towards the education field. I'm interested in motivating the youth in a positive direction. To make for a more productive society.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Stockton University Polling Institute
Galloway
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
Line Cook
Tavern On The Bay Sports Bar & Grill
Somers Point
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries, and cookies.
Cook
Ocean Casino Resort
Atlantic City
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Surveyor/Marketing
JWL Marketing
Atlantic City
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Compiled field notes and sketches into comprehensive reports that documented survey findings.
- Documented survey findings and prepared detailed reports and plats.
Surveyor/Marketing Assistant
Atlantic Water RAINSOFT LLC
Galloway
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Monitored progress of ongoing surveying projects in order to ensure completion within established timeframes.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Post University
Waterbury, CT03-2023
High School Diploma -
Egg Harbor Township High School
Egg Harbor, NJ06-2003
Skills
Differentiated instruction: Involves adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
Assessment and feedback: Involves evaluating student learning and providing feedback
Communication: Involves interacting with students and other staff
Collaboration: Involves working well with others
Leadership: Involves taking on additional responsibilities
Timeline
Line Cook
Tavern On The Bay Sports Bar & Grill
04.2024 - 11.2024
Line Cook
Stockton University Polling Institute
04.2022 - 12.2024
Cook
Ocean Casino Resort
05.2019 - 04.2021
Surveyor/Marketing
JWL Marketing
01.2017 - 03.2019
Surveyor/Marketing Assistant
Atlantic Water RAINSOFT LLC
10.2012 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Post University
High School Diploma -
Egg Harbor Township High School