Tanner Winters
Hixson,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
The Chattanoogan
Ascent Hospitality
Chattanooga, TN
03.2026 - Current
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Coordinated with servers and cooks to keep meal tickets moving smoothly.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Followed recipe cards, portion standards, and plating guidelines for consistent line orders.
- Monitored food temperatures, freshness, and holding times during meal preparation.
- Assisted fellow kitchen staff with prep work, rush periods, and closing duties.
- Adhered to restaurant safety practices and maintained organized line stations.
- Arranged workstations with necessary ingredients and utensils for efficient cooking.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Prepared ingredients using knives, grills, ovens, and fryers in fast-paced kitchen service.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Food Runner/Expo/sever assistant
Bluff View Art District
Chattanooga, TN
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Server Assistant/Food Runner
Bluff View Art District
Chattanooga, TN
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Delivered food and beverages from kitchen to guest tables
- Conducted quality checks on dishes to ensure adherence to standards before leaving kitchen
- Assisted servers with various tasks, including food delivery and drink refills.
- Assisted servers with food and drink service
- Reset tables and arranged place settings for incoming guests
- Set up tables and chairs for parties and large groups.
- Assisted with guest seating and coordinated table flow
- Coordinated guest seating and table flow to enhance dining experience
- Facilitated communication of order details among servers, kitchen, and support staff
- Quality check and standard maintaining on dishes before they leave the kitchen
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Expo
Kai bistros
Chattanooga, TN
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Prepared Kai bistro's menu items using grill, sauté, and fry stations.
- Prepared Kai bistros menu items using grill, sauté, and fry stations.
- Followed food safety and sanitation standards in Kai Bistro's kitchen.
- Plated dishes to meet Kai Bistro's presentation standards during high-volume service.
- Coordinated with servers and cooks to ensure seamless order flow at Kai Bistro.
- Monitored station supplies and initiated restocks to maintain efficiency in Kai Bistro's kitchen.
- Cleaned work areas and sanitized tools and equipment after meal periods to maintain kitchen hygiene.
- Supported chef instructions and kitchen tasks in Kai bistros bistro setting.
- Followed food safety and sanitation standards in Kai bistros kitchen.
Event Staff
Bluff View Art District
Chattanooga, TN
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Coordinated loading, unloading, and setup for vendors at Bluff View events.
- Set up event spaces across Bluff View Art District galleries and gardens.
- Facilitated logistics for vendors, ensuring smooth loading, unloading, and setup at Bluff View Art District events.
- Addressed requests from guests and speakers promptly and effectively.
Line Cook/Expo
Big Storm Brewery Co.
Largo, FL
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Cooked menu items according to recipe and portion standards
- Monitored food quality and temperature throughout service
- Prepared line cook station with ingredients, pans, and cooking tools
- Prepared and arranged ingredients for cooking stations to ensure efficient workflow. for grill, fryer, and sauté stations
- Followed kitchen safety and sanitation procedures during shift duties
Crew Member
Wen Choo Choo inc.
Trenton, GA
07.2022 - 09.2023
Apprentice
Mike's Auto Body
Bryant, AL
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted auto body technicians with collision repair and panel replacement at body shop.
- Sanded, masked, and prepped vehicle surfaces for primer and paint application.
- Cleaned tools, parts, and work areas to support shop safety standards.
Education
Associate's degree - Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Culinary techniques
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen experience
- Culinary experience
- Food presentation
- Menu preparation
- Recipe compliance
- Portion control
- Station coordination
- Safe food practices
- Kitchen sanitation
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
- Team development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Guest service
- Communication skills
- Team communication
- Hospitality
- Food service
- Cash handling
- Cash register
- Restaurant experience
- Meal preparation
- Knife skills
- Kitchen inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Catering coordination
- Computer skills
- Landscape Maintenance
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
The Chattanoogan
Ascent Hospitality
03.2026 - Current
Food Runner/Expo/sever assistant
Bluff View Art District
02.2025 - 12.2025
Event Staff
Bluff View Art District
10.2024 - 09.2025
Server Assistant/Food Runner
Bluff View Art District
06.2024 - 11.2025
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Expo
Kai bistros
03.2024 - 11.2025
Line Cook/Expo
Big Storm Brewery Co.
12.2023 - 03.2024
Apprentice
Mike's Auto Body
08.2022 - 11.2022
Crew Member
Wen Choo Choo inc.
07.2022 - 09.2023
Associate's degree - Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts
Chattanooga State Community College