Tera Blevins
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success, foster growth and achieve positive results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Wiener Kitchen
07.2020 - Current
- Utilize proper cleaning techniques to ensure sanitary work environment in preparation of raw meat, ready to eat foods, and line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Coordinate with the owners to prepare orders efficiently, eliminating shorts or subs.
- Set up and break down kitchen and retail case for service, daily.
- Foster culture of sustainability by sourcing ingredients from local farms and suppliers.
- Assist in menu development.
- Maintain proper par levels to ensure quick food rotation, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Adapt menu items seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create acentric pairings that are visually and texturally pleasing.
- Monitor food, ingredients, and supply stock to accommodate catering orders and daily service.
- Enhance guest satisfaction by providing cooking instruction, product knowledge and service-oriented guest accommodations.
Security Event Staff Member
Event Staffing Personnel
04.2021 - Current
- Ensure crowd safety by effectively implementing and monitoring entry procedures and access control points.
- Collaborate with event organizers and security team members, ensuring a safe environment for all guests.
- Exemplified strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or emergencies during various events.
- Maintain a secure perimeter by performing regular patrols and addressing any potential vulnerabilities promptly.
- Operate handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering the venue.
- Respond quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Greet guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere.
Chef
You Say Tomato
05.2012 - 07.2020
- Upheld food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with health department guidelines.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create intriguing, visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Trained front-of-house staff to ensure proper order taking thus increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Designed and executed catering menus for events, adapting offerings to meet diverse dietary needs and preferences.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation, kitchen flow, service, presentation and cooking techniques.
- Collaborated with owners on menu development, forecasting and planning.
- Reduced food waste significantly, introducing composting program, portion control measures and cross utilization.
- Set up and broke down restaurant for service, daily.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Proactively maintained facility and equipment by scheduling and or performing general maintenance tasks.
Corporate Executive Chef
McKeever Enterprises
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Played a key role in the establishment of new market location, providing guidance on menu development, kitchen design, and staff training throughout 11 locations.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts for kitchen staff members, ensuring a workforce for each location.
- Implemented food safety protocols to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with other executive team members to develop strategic plans for business growth and product utilization.
- Implemented employee training programs focused on improving technical skills as well as customer service abilities across all positions within the market.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent presentation, portion and quality.
- Spearheaded successful catering operations for corporate events and private parties, leading to repeat business.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency and identify training gaps.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Sous Chef
Tom's Town Distilling Company
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed and performed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without compromising quality or presentation standards.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and consistent stock levels.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately based on employee strengths.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating menu timelines, preparation tasks and orchestrated the tempo of service.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house staff to ensure memorable guest experiences.
- Served as an integral part of the hiring process for new kitchen staff members, contributing valuable insights into candidate selection based on experience and skill set compatibility with existing team dynamics.
- Enhanced overall restaurant efficiency by streamlining kitchen operations and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Developed catering entree and dessert menus to keep services in-house, increase revenue and expand list of accomodations.
- Trained new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation, spacial awareness, time management, presentations and cooking techniques.
- Oversaw scheduling, daily production, inventory, supply ordering and receiving .
Garde Manger
The Westside Local
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation at all times, adhering to health code regulations.
- Ensured quality of ingredients through proper storage and rotation procedures.
- Expedited orders during peak hours with accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained consistent quality across all Garde Manger dishes, ensuring adherence to recipes and preparation techniques.
- Consistently maintained appropriate par levels of prepared items to guarantee availability during service hours without overproducing.
- Honed various knife skills for precise cuts and meticulous attention to detail in presentation.
- Assisted with training new staff members on Garde Manger station operations.
- Exhibited versatility by stepping into other kitchen roles as needed, demonstrating adaptability and a strong work ethic.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate dietary accomodations and communicate product counts.
Education
General Studies
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSLiberal Arts
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MOAssociate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institutes International
Overland Park, KS01-2014
Skills
- Time management
- Food preparation & safety
- Inventory management
- Menu planning & ordering
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Sanitation procedures
- Catering background
- Delegating work
- Staff scheduling
- Kitchen organization
- Allergen awareness
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Recipe development
- Baking techniques
- Security equipment operation
- Guest screening
- Problem-solving
- Situational awareness
- Risk assessment
Timeline
Security Event Staff Member
Event Staffing Personnel
04.2021 - Current
Chef
Wiener Kitchen
07.2020 - Current
Corporate Executive Chef
McKeever Enterprises
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sous Chef
Tom's Town Distilling Company
04.2017 - 01.2018
Garde Manger
The Westside Local
05.2014 - 11.2014
Chef
You Say Tomato
05.2012 - 07.2020
General Studies
Johnson County Community College
Liberal Arts
Kansas City Art Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institutes International
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