Tatiana Lovejoy
Rochester,NY
Summary
Highly skilled and passionate Chef with over 10 years of experience in the food service and hospitality industry. Ability to lead kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional quality dishes in a fast-paced environment. Adept at managing kitchen staff, maintaining inventory, and upholding strict food safety and sanitation standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Mad Potatoes Food Truck
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Oversaw daily food truck operations, including prep, service, breakdown, and transporting the truck
- Coordinated event bookings accommodating 100 plus customers, permits, and location planning to maximize sales opportunities
- Ordered inventory, tracked supplies, and kept food costs under control.
- Coordinated event bookings, permits, and location planning
Chef
Good Luck
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed and executed innovative menus aligned with restaurant concept.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Coordinated with front-of-house for smooth guest experience
- Managed prep and stations for seamless, high-volume service which catered to minimum 300 customers per night.
Chef
Ganzo ( Study Abroad)
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked in a high-end restaurant abroad, assisting with prep, cooking, and plating
- Learned advanced techniques and fine-dining standards from professional chefs
- Gained hands-on experience with ingredient sourcing, flavor balance, and upscale plating
- Learned menu design, while creating a new menu for the next semester.
Cook
Cheesecake Factory
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Prepared menu items according to standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
- Assisted in prep work, including chopping, portioning, and mise en place.
- Served an average of 600+ customers per night while maintaining quality, consistency, and service standards
- Supported training of new cooks on company procedures and standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Science in Culinary Arts
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05-2025
Certification
- Certified Culinarian (ACF) 2025-2030
- Serve safe Certified (Manager) 2022-2027
- Certified Guest Service Professional (2025)
Timeline
Manager
Mad Potatoes Food Truck
09.2024 - 03.2026
Chef
Good Luck
10.2023 - 09.2024
Chef
Ganzo ( Study Abroad)
06.2023 - 07.2023
Cook
Cheesecake Factory
08.2021 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Applied Science in Culinary Arts
Monroe Community College