Tanya Hammonds
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented bilingual culinary professional with extensive experience in high-volume food service environments. Proficient in various cooking methods and station operations, ensuring quality and efficiency. Committed to fostering teamwork and enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service. 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cullinary Professional
Darden Restaurants Chuy's
Kennesaw, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to uphold food quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food preparation processes.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed during shifts.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols effectively.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
Kennesaw, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Prepared and mixed beverages following standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Assisted in training new bartenders on procedures and drink preparation.
- Engaged with customers to create a welcoming atmosphere and enhance experience.
- Prepared a variety of dishes using fresh ingredients and precise techniques.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal timing and plate presentations.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure high standards of hygiene and quality.
- Assisted in training new line cooks on proper sauté techniques and station setup.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients, notifying management when supplies were low.
Kithen Manager, Guest Services Manager
Vineyard Management, Mcdonalds
Covington, GA
07.2015 - 06.2020
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and team efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and safety procedures.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
- Helped employees accomplish tasks during peak periods.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Oversaw food preparation, ensuring quality and consistency in dishes served.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Collaborated with departments to align schedules with operational needs.
- Assisted with the recruitment process by conducting interviews and making hiring decisions.
- Completed weekly schedules through strategic staffing allocation to maintain payroll at 98-100%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
National American University
California Hot Springs, CASkills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Team management
- Project management
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Workstation maintenance
- Inspecting deliveries
- Employee scheduling
- Kitchen organization
Affiliations
- Volunteer work with Joseph's store house @ GraceLife church, Marietta. Helping to deliver healthy foods to elderly who are not able do for themselves.
- Love to learn new things, currently auto body paint restoration.
Timeline
Cullinary Professional
Darden Restaurants Chuy's
03.2024 - Current
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
08.2022 - Current
Kithen Manager, Guest Services Manager
Vineyard Management, Mcdonalds
07.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
National American University
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