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Tanja Vance

Washington,GA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Pizza Hut, excelling in food preparation and quality control. Proven track record in reducing food waste through effective portion management and enhancing customer satisfaction with visually appealing dishes. Strong multitasking abilities and a commitment to maintaining high sanitation standards ensure a productive kitchen environment.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Uptown Citgo
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.

Cook Shift Leader

Pizza Hut
08.2004 - 10.2012
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.

Team Leader

McDonald's
06.1999 - 05.2004
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient task delegation and regular performance evaluations.
  • Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining high standards for all project outputs.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Team Leader

Kentucky Fried Chicken
04.1995 - 10.1998
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.

Team Leader

Hardee's Restaurant
02.1987 - 01.1994
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.

Education

Washington Wilkes High School
Washington

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Frying
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food presentation
  • Grilling
  • Food waste reduction
  • Performance improvement

Timeline

Cook

Uptown Citgo
05.2019 - 01.2020

Cook Shift Leader

Pizza Hut
08.2004 - 10.2012

Team Leader

McDonald's
06.1999 - 05.2004

Team Leader

Kentucky Fried Chicken
04.1995 - 10.1998

Team Leader

Hardee's Restaurant
02.1987 - 01.1994

Washington Wilkes High School

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