Tammara Waltz
Ogden,UT
Summary
Friendly and upbeat leader with extensive experience in management and customer service. Enthusiastic to new challenges, meeting them head on. Focused on providing exceptional customer service and maintaining strict safety standards. Dedicated to keeping my team working smoothly and efficiently, through scheduled management and creative logistics.
Diligent Cook Supervisor with proven track record in high-volume kitchen environments. Demonstrated expertise in preparing diverse culinary dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Displayed proficiency in teamwork and adaptability to changing menus and customer preferences.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Department of Agriculture-Forest Service (Weber Basin Job Corps)
Ogden, UT
01.2023 - Current
- Managed meal preparation and cooking processes for large groups, maintaining strict adherence to dietary guidelines.
- Oversaw inventory management of kitchen supplies, optimizing resource utilization to minimize waste.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance junior staff skills in food preparation and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Ensured compliance with recipes and portioning guidelines to maintain quality and consistency in food items.
- Monitored quality of food and ingredients. Assisted in tracking inventory of old and new items. Rotated stock to maintain freshness of products.
- Provided hands-on guidance to junior cooks to improve their culinary techniques.
- Adhered to rigorous food safety protocols, effectively minimizing risks associated with foodborne illnesses.
Nutrition and Food Service Supervisor
Department Of Veterans Affairs
SLC, UT
10.2013 - 12.2022
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Developed recipes based on patient nutritional needs.
- Educated employees on menu updates and procedural changes in daily Scrums.
- Monitored food quality and service levels to maximize kitchen and dining area performance.
- Lead for Communications Office, collaborating meetings to discuss concerns, procedures and accuracies.
- Consistently achieves expectations, handles challenges. Sets expectations of timelines to targets as applicable.
- Active role as Occupational Preceptor, responsible for ensuring HACCP departmental standards, position descriptions/functional, statements and training regimen. Provide proficiency reports to established quality of care in a positive approach.(Core Competences)
Communications Office Personal
Department Of Veterans Affairs
SLC, UT
05.2008 - 04.2013
- Administrative Tasks
- Worked with information retrieved from computer system and orders processed to provide correct diets to patients.
- Handled calls from nurses and hospital staff to address patient inquiries and needs.
Living Skills Instructor
Columbus Community
Holiday, UT
05.2006 - 06.2008
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
Food Service Worker
Department Of Veterans Affairs
SLC, UT
04.1997 - 05.2008
- Routine Food Service Tasks.
Education
Diploma -
Horizonte Instruction And Training Center
SLC, UT06-1999
Generals
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT08-2021
Skills
- Purchase ordering and reconciliations
- Commitment to quality and service
- Staff management
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Office communication and collaboration tools (Skype, Messenger etc)
- Operating systems (Windows Office and word)
- Presentation software (PowerPoint)
- Spreadsheets (Excel)
Affiliations
Nutrition and Food Service Safety Subcommittee
Certification
- 2022-06 ServSafe Management
- 2008-02 Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- 2018-06 GSA Smartpay purchase card training
- 2018-06 VAC training (Unauthorized commitments)
- 2018-06 VA online purchase card training
Interests
Avid outdoor enthusiast, hiker, spelunking, gardening, and camping I enjoy exploring new places, foods and cultures with my family
Timeline
Cook
Department of Agriculture-Forest Service (Weber Basin Job Corps)
01.2023 - Current
Nutrition and Food Service Supervisor
Department Of Veterans Affairs
10.2013 - 12.2022
Communications Office Personal
Department Of Veterans Affairs
05.2008 - 04.2013
Living Skills Instructor
Columbus Community
05.2006 - 06.2008
Food Service Worker
Department Of Veterans Affairs
04.1997 - 05.2008
Generals
Salt Lake Community College
Diploma -
Horizonte Instruction And Training Center