Tanisha Torres
Lebanon,PA
Summary
A high energy kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Caribbean cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. I believe my ability to showcase different regions of the world other than Caribbean cuisine such as Latin American cuisine gives me an edge to win the hearts of customers who keep coming back.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
LINE COOK
Dumbo House
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Helps design food and drink
- Directs kitchen to the highest quality during service including presentation and taste
- Food prep
- Procures incoming inventory daily & Inspects quality of products
- Stocked kitchen between services
- Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
HEAD CHEF
Rutisk
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
- Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map
HEAD CHEF
BK9
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Mastered the creation of caribbean cuisine
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map
- Prepared operational reports and analyses and made appropriate recommendations to address progress and negative trends
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction
LINE COOK
Wahlburgers
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef
- Coordinated with Cashiers to gather and review order information for accurate order completion
COOK LEADER
Ihop
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products
LINE COOK SUPERVISOR
Domino's Pizza
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory
Education
High School -
New Utrecht High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2009
Skills
- Current in Culinary Trends
- Creative Thinking
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Special Events and Catering
- Team Leadership
- Menu Planning
- Standards Compliance
- Customer Service
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Holiday Baking
- Product Personalization
Certification
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Qualifying Certificate In Food Protection
Timeline
Sous Chef
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
09.2024 - 01.2025
LINE COOK
Dumbo House
05.2023 - 11.2023
HEAD CHEF
Rutisk
01.2022 - 04.2023
HEAD CHEF
BK9
02.2018 - 12.2021
COOK LEADER
Ihop
02.2016 - 06.2017
LINE COOK
Wahlburgers
06.2015 - 10.2017
LINE COOK SUPERVISOR
Domino's Pizza
06.2014 - 02.2015
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Qualifying Certificate In Food Protection
High School -
New Utrecht High School
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