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Tamika S. Brown

Rochester,MI

Summary

Motivated professional with 20+ years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following: proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Disciplined cook committed to impeccable food preparation and presentation for senior living communities. Familiar with diverse culinary, pastry and baking techniques.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

COOK

BellBrook
Rochester Hills, MI
07.1997 - Current
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.

Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.

  • Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.

Cook Supervisor

Bellbrook
Rochester Hills, MI
07.1997 - Current
  • Supervised and managed the kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
  • Monitored food quality control and safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Coordinated the ordering of ingredients, supplies and equipment needed for daily operations.
  • Reviewed daily production sheets to ensure accuracy of product specifications as well as portion control procedures were followed by staff members.
  • Ensured that all food products were stored correctly at appropriate temperatures according to health department standards.

Education

BBA - Management

Rochester College
Rochester, MI
06-1997

Skills

  • Plating and presentation
  • Portion Control
  • Food Preparation
  • Recipe-based cooking

Timeline

COOK

BellBrook
07.1997 - Current

Cook Supervisor

Bellbrook
07.1997 - Current

BBA - Management

Rochester College
Tamika S. Brown