Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Awards
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Tanese Pennant

Mandeville,Saint Ann

Summary

Creative Chef with ambition to establish versatile culinary skillset. Energetic and flexible employee with focus despite chaotic kitchen environments. Receptive learner with growth mindset and tenacity to expand and build culinary skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level with a chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. .

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Intern

Phillip Flath
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Worked mostly at the Garde manger station and occasionally at the fryer & flatop stations.
  • Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators, and freezers.
  • Observed chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
  • Checked expiration dates, rotated food and removed any items that were no longer usable.
  • Read through recipes and set up ingredients.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced.
  • Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.


  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Trained cooks for Garde Manger station.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.

Education

Associate Degree in Hospitality - Hospitality & Tourism Management

Moneague College
Jamaica
02.2023

High School Diploma -

Christiana High School
Manchester, Jamaica
06.2019

Skills

  • Safe Food Handling Procedures
  • Workflow Assessments
  • Stock Rotation
  • Culinary Techniques
  • Basic Cooking Methods
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Communicate Well With Others
  • Proper Time Management
  • Versatile
  • Flexicable

Hobbies

Cooking

Baking

Drama

Planning & Decorating Events

Awards

Certificate of Achievement in Fundamental of Accounting & Bar Operations.

Reference


Phillip Flath - Former Supervisor-Phillip.Flath@oceanedge.com

Timeline

Culinary Intern

Phillip Flath
12.2022 - 12.2023

Associate Degree in Hospitality - Hospitality & Tourism Management

Moneague College

High School Diploma -

Christiana High School
Tanese Pennant