TANESHA MOORE
Covina,CA
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Chef
Soulfood And SoundTracks
08.2017 - Current
- Spearhead food purchasing, preparation, and plating aesthetic.
- Created menu based on event needs.
- Hired event kitchen assistance.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Line Cook
Hillcrest Homes
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Line Cook
Moonbowls
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Head Cook
Bodega Bar and Grill
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Developed weekly menu items and planning
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Prep Line Cook
Domestic
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Barista/Prep Cook
The Bagelry
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted customers with their orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of my work area.
- Prepped all items for the next shift.
- Maintained front and back of the house.
- Handled cash registries.
Prep Cook
Craft Hill
12.2017 - 07.2017
- Prepped for breakfast shifts.
- Assisted with preparation for all large events.
- Restocked all kitchen items.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in my station.
- Maintained plating aesthetic.
Event Prep Cook
SABOR DE LAS AMERICAS
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
- Routinely supported other areas of the event as requested, including special orders. Assisted other staff.
Education
Culinary Education -
Mt. San Antonio College
08.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
South Hills High School
01.2010
Skills
- Butchering
- Knife Skills
- Food Preparation
- American Cuisine
- Vegan/Vegetarian Cuisine
- Customer Service
- Menu development
- Sanitation practices
- Detail orientation
- Recipe creation
- Guest and client satisfaction
- Food preparation
- Presentation skills
- Personable and friendly
- Menu planning
Timeline
Line Cook
Hillcrest Homes
03.2024 - 08.2025
Line Cook
Moonbowls
09.2023 - 09.2024
Head Cook
Bodega Bar and Grill
01.2022 - 09.2023
Prep Line Cook
Domestic
06.2020 - 12.2022
Prep Cook
Craft Hill
12.2017 - 07.2017
Event Chef
Soulfood And SoundTracks
08.2017 - Current
Barista/Prep Cook
The Bagelry
08.2017 - 04.2018
Event Prep Cook
SABOR DE LAS AMERICAS
05.2016 - 05.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
South Hills High School
Culinary Education -
Mt. San Antonio College
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