- Video Gaming
- Music
- Photography
- Cooking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Participating in cooking contests and challenges to showcase culinary skills and creativity
- Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
- Strategy Games
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Playing Sports
- Camping
Tariq Gowon
Tobyhanna,PA
Summary
Dynamic culinary expert with a proven track record in crafting high-quality dishes while optimizing kitchen efficiency. Renowned for fostering exceptional teamwork and adapting seamlessly to evolving demands, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal. Expertise includes diverse cooking techniques and kitchen operations, complemented by a strong commitment to food safety and sanitation practices. Reliable, results-driven professional dedicated to delivering outstanding culinary experiences that delight the senses.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Installation Foods
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Prepared diverse dishes following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Trained new staff on food safety protocols and kitchen equipment usage.
- Collaborated with team to streamline meal preparation processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure quality control of all dishes.
- Developed new menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Manager
Wingstop Restaurant
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Led team in achieving operational goals through effective resource allocation and workflow management.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced operational bottlenecks.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided mentorship to junior staff, fostering professional development.
- Developed training programs to elevate team skills and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving informed decision-making for process enhancements.
Cook Shift Leader
Compass Group Management
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure seamless shift operations.
- Trained new cooks on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation.
- Implemented daily prep schedules to enhance kitchen efficiency and workflow.
- Upheld strict adherence to company policies regarding food handling practices, employee conduct, and dress code requirements.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined cooking processes and procedures.
- Implemented innovative menu items based on current culinary trends, leading to positive feedback from customers.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
Line Cook
Great Wolf Lodge
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to standardized recipes.
- Maintained the cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Followed health and safety regulations to maintain a safe kitchen environment.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Assisted in inventory management and food storage protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Developed and implemented efficient kitchen workflows to enhance productivity.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Park Attendant
Kalahari Resorts
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Promoted safety of visitors and mitigated liability risks by monitoring recreation areas, enforcing rules and safety policies.
- Maximized customer service and satisfaction by providing directions to visitors regarding requested locations, events and landmarks.
- Delivered information to visitors, including details of interest about facility, rules, policies and promotional events.
- Assisted guests with transactions for rides and attractions to facilitate fun and exciting experiences.
- Conducted inventory, stocking and merchandising to track supplies and placed [Timeframe] orders.
- Cleaned rides and attractions to reduce spread of germs and bacteria.
Warehouse Associate
Capstone Logistics
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
- Transferred inventory to and from target destinations using forklifts and other transportation vehicles.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
Steward
Kalahari Resorts
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars and supply cupboards.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pocono Mountain West High School
Pocono Summit, PA06-2020
No Degree - Psychology
Penn State Abington
Abington, PASkills
- Customer service expertise
- Team leadership
- Leadership in supervision
- Effective project structuring
- Building professional relationships
- Service excellence
- Simultaneous project coordination
- Efficient kitchen organization
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised a team of 19 staff members. Ranging in age from people older than me to people younger than me.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Interests
Timeline
Cook
Installation Foods
08.2025 - 10.2025
Manager
Wingstop Restaurant
03.2025 - 09.2025
Cook Shift Leader
Compass Group Management
12.2024 - 08.2025
Line Cook
Great Wolf Lodge
10.2021 - 11.2024
Park Attendant
Kalahari Resorts
07.2020 - 08.2020
Warehouse Associate
Capstone Logistics
06.2020 - 07.2020
Steward
Kalahari Resorts
04.2019 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Pocono Mountain West High School
No Degree - Psychology
Penn State Abington