Niya L. Tull
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic chef offering 19 years of experience in planning delicious meals for banquets, restaurants, nursing homes, large and small organizations. Also striving for growth and improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Live Casino & Hotel/Strother's Enterprises
Philadelphia, PA
Mar2021 - Current
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperatures.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed inventory and ordering of food supplies to ensure efficient operations.
- Operated kitchen tools safely and used great knife skills to quickly prepare ingredients.
- Followed chef prep lists and last-minute orders to help team meet customer needs.
- Practice good hygiene and sanitation skills
- Collaborated with management team to develop new recipes and update existing ones in order to improve the overall dining experience.
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
Dietary Cook Supervisor
Healthcare Services Group Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
- Managed kitchen staff team of 5 and assigned various stages of food production.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, ensuring proper functionality.
- Prepared meals in accordance with operational policies, food safety guidelines and health code requirements.
- Oversaw preparation and serving of more than 3 daily meals.
- Established nutritious menus in line with health standards and budget guidelines.
- Educated employees by serving as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
- Knowledge of mechanical soft and puree.
Cook
Aramark Sports & Entertainment
Philadelphia, PA
04.2005 - 11.2019
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.
- Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
- Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with set guidelines.
- Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member.
- Mixed, weighed and followed ingredients in accordance with recipes.
- Consistently followed all recipes and portioned serving guidelines correctly.
Chef/Supervisor
Spirit of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05.2013 - 06.2018
- Guaranteed positive customer experiences and resolved all customer complaints.
- Accurately logged all daily receiving orders and temperature logs.
- Trained new employees on company customer service policies and service level standards.
- Monitored and replenished food to guarantee size availability and promote customer satisfaction.
- Scheduled kitchen staff according to staffing matrix.
- Provide input to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with regard to the development/career growth plans for kitchen staff.
- Maintained continuous communication with back of the house and restaurant management regarding staff operations.
- Documented paper work for the current and upcoming events
- Worked in a high volume environment.
- Ensured pre-shift and post shift meetings. Delegated tasks to team members to optimize productivity.
- Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
- Help prepared the buffet and salad bar for dinner/lunch service.
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Culinary techniques
- Kitchen staff management
- Safe food handling
- Organizational skills
- Team contribution
- Following regulations
- Safe serving knowledge
- Excellent customer service
- Supervisor
- Employee training
- Cooking
- Safety and health guidelines
- Food allergy understanding
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Follow recipes
- Food preparation techniques
- Cleaning requirements
- Works well under pressure
- Employee mentoring
- Line Cook
- Banquets and catering
- Flexible schedule
- Inventory
- Ordering
- Writing
- Dietary knowledge
- Dietary restriction compliance
Certification
ServSafe (Manager)
Timeline
Dietary Cook Supervisor
Healthcare Services Group Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2021
Chef/Supervisor
Spirit of Philadelphia
05.2013 - 06.2018
Cook
Aramark Sports & Entertainment
04.2005 - 11.2019
Lead Cook
Live Casino & Hotel/Strother's Enterprises
Mar2021 - Current
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