Tari Wolfe
Saint Marys,WV
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience in the food industry, excelling in food safety and meal preparation. Proven ability to reduce food waste through effective portion control while enhancing team collaboration and overall morale of the workplace. Recognized for exceptional customer service skills and strong problem-solving abilities, ensuring high-quality dining experiences in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Cook
Board of Education
Saint Marys, WV
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
Lead Key Holder
Dunkin' Donuts
Vienna, WV
01.2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Enhanced store sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and engaging customers with product knowledge.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with tactful diplomacy, often turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
- Maintained a clean, organized store environment by implementing regular cleaning schedules and following merchandising guidelines.
- Collaborated with management to develop promotional strategies that increased store traffic and sales revenue.
- Demonstrated expertise in product knowledge across various departments within the store, leading to improved upselling techniques among staff members.
- Supported loss prevention efforts by conducting regular audits, identifying potential risks, and reporting suspicious activities to management.
- Assisted in training new key holders, ensuring they were well-versed in company policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine safety inspections throughout the premises to identify potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Contributed to team-building efforts by fostering positive relationships with coworkers and promoting a collaborative work environment.
Education
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OHGeneral Studies
St. Marys High School
Saint Marys, WV06.2015
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Portion control
- Recipe adaptation
- Allergen management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Surface cleaning
- Food handling
- Labor management
- Health and safety compliance
- Contamination prevention
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Ingredients measuring
- Supply restocking
- Food handler certification
- Effective planner
- Cost control
- OSHA
- Extensive catering background
Certification
Food Handler’s
Timeline
Substitute Cook
Board of Education
05.2024 - Current
Lead Key Holder
Dunkin' Donuts
01.2022 - Current
University of Rio Grande
General Studies
St. Marys High School