Tamra Dillon
Detroit
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Assistant
Chef Shobe, LLC
West Bloomfield
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked food under head chef's direction, following cooking instructions.
- Partnered with staff members during catered and specialized occasions to serve food and drinks to guests.
- Transported cooked foods from kitchen area to dining area promptly.
Chef Assistant
Culinary Associates
Detroit
09.2022 - Current
- Managed production of food for catered corporate and private events.
- Managed buffet set-up prior to events including arranging decorations, utensils, plates.
- Directed presentation and portioning of food for banquet functions.
Owner/Chef
Thyme For You Catering
Detroit
05.2017 - Current
- Created diverse cuisines for weekly clients, special events, catering and tasting menus.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Managed purchasing of supplies and ingredients for normal operations and special events.
- Ensured all food products were stored correctly in accordance with health code regulations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Resident Chef
Grindtime Fitness
Detroit
01.2016 - 10.2024
- Prepared healthy and delicious meals observing portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was in accordance with the gym's dietary and presentation standards.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting gym clients and generating return business.
Line Chef
Oakland Hills Country Club
Bloomfield Hills
05.2010 - 04.2017
- Checked all dishes before they left the kitchen to ensure that they met quality standards.
- Maintained a high level of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area at all times.
- Plated finished dishes according to presentation standards set by Head Chef or Sous Chef.
- Ensured compliance with all local health codes regarding sanitation and hygiene practices.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning ovens, grills, stoves, fryers.
- Assisted in developing new recipes and menu items as requested by management.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Ensured proper food storage procedures were followed to maintain quality standards.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining speed and accuracy in production.
- Monitored food product freshness, rotated out old product, carefully stocked inventory and complied with and enforced sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Demonstrated and modeled positive and professional communication with country club members and team members, resulting in engaged co-workers and satisfied and loyal country club members.
- Set up line station with proper tools and products, quality checked products within line station, maintained equipment and monitored food delivery.
- Embraced full responsibility for quality of food served, followed proper plate presentation guidelines and garnished artful dishes for maximum appeal to discerning country club members.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Le Cordon Bleu
Pittsburgh, PA09-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-1990
Skills
- Food preparation
- Nutritional knowledge
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory management
- Catering services
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Allergen awareness
Certification
- ServeSafe Certified
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Chef Shobe, LLC
09.2024 - Current
Chef Assistant
Culinary Associates
09.2022 - Current
Owner/Chef
Thyme For You Catering
05.2017 - Current
Resident Chef
Grindtime Fitness
01.2016 - 10.2024
Line Chef
Oakland Hills Country Club
05.2010 - 04.2017
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Le Cordon Bleu
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
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