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Tazia Deveaux

New York

Summary

Detail oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prep/Server

Elior CTY
01.2024 - Current
  • Prepared food items for the salad bar such as toppings, sandwiches, spreads, salads, and desserts.
  • Restocked utensils and condiments on the cafeteria line as needed.
  • Assisted with special catering orders as requested by customers.
  • Coordinated catering events for corporate clients or special occasions.
  • Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
  • Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
  • Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.

Apprentice

Queensboro
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • As part of the First Course NYC program, participants undergo 6 weeks of On-the-Job Training to renew various aspects of skills learned during the Fundamentals Training, such as:
  • Kitchen systems (FIFO, using checklists, cleanliness & sanitation, etc)
  • Supporting and training alongside other cooks
  • Strengthening soft skills (Communication, following directions, time management)
  • Strengthening technical skills (Knife skills, knowledge of equipment)
  • Working different stations such as garde manger and fry

Graduate

First Course NYC Culinary Program
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • First Course NYC at Hot Bread Kitchen's 8 week, 35-hour per week culinary Fundamentals Training program prepares folks to work in the culinary industry
  • The values emphasized in this technique-driven program include adaptability, teamwork, initiative, and working with a sense of urgency
  • Each program graduate was chosen from a pool of 150+ applicants
  • Graduates go through intense training in the following kitchen skills:
  • Knife skills and overall kitchen readiness
  • Kitchen sanitation and safety principles, including proper handling of kitchen equipment and tools
  • Standard cooking techniques, including basic stocks, soups, salads and sauces
  • Following and scaling recipes accurately
  • Hot to properly read and follow prep lists and food order tickets
  • Setting up both hot and cold stations, with a focus on kitchen maintenance and cleanliness

Education

Associate of Arts -

Hostos Community College
Bronx, NY

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation proficiency
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations
  • Food preparation
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management

Certification

Food Protection Certificate, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 2023

Timeline

Prep/Server

Elior CTY
01.2024 - Current

Apprentice

Queensboro
09.2023 - 11.2023

Graduate

First Course NYC Culinary Program
07.2023 - 09.2023

Associate of Arts -

Hostos Community College

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