Tessa Beck
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with extensive experience at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. Proven expertise in inventory management and menu planning, achieving cost savings through effective vendor negotiations. Strong leadership and customer service skills, ensuring high-quality meal services and compliance with health regulations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Buyer
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
- Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and delivery of goods.
- Orders all food products for the hospital, including all items for patients, staff, and guests.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through effective vendor negotiations and sourcing strategies.
Executive Chef
Classic Catering
Peoria, AZ
01.2019 - 07.2024
- Prepared all dishes for high-volume events, ensuring timely delivery.
- Delegated tasks effectively to enhance kitchen workflow.
- Updated menu selections based on dietary restrictions and customer requests.
- Managed kitchen operations and supervised all personnel.
- Maintained inventory and managed budgeting and food ordering for scheduled events.
- Enforced sanitation and food safety guidelines to uphold health standards.
- Achieved A rating from Department of Health by standardizing cleaning procedures.
- Collaborated with business owners on recipe and menu development.
Head Chef
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center
Globe, AZ
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Responsible for creating meal plans for patients of the hospital.
- Preparing meal services for patients which includes setting up workstations, portioning assigned foods according to dietary needs, and assembling patient trays.
- Providing excellent customer service to patients and customers.
- Capable of running all stations in the hospital setting (ex: Flat grill, char broiler, salad bar, cashier, hot service, cold service, patient tray line, tray delivery service.)
- Able to maintain a calm demeanor and focus in busy or stressful situations.
- Able to answer inquiries based on customer preferences, food sensitivities, and allergies.
Chef
Copper Bistro
Globe, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Prepped food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
- Experienced in use of all kitchen equipment (Ex: Grill, sauté station, cold station, fry station, etc.)
- Expedited all dishes before delivered to customers.
- Inventory management (Ex: FIFO, organization, and sanitation)
- Maintained a clean kitchen environment, ensuring 100% compliance with state and federal health codes/regulations
Education
Bachelors Degree - Nutritional Science and Dietetics
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01.2024
Associates Degree - Nutritional Science
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ01.2023
Associates Degree - Hospitality and Restaurant Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Scottsdale, AZ01.2013
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Scottsdale, AZ01.2012
Skills
- Food preparation and catering
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Nutritional guidelines
- Customer service
- Inventory oversight
- Knife safety and hygiene
- High-volume foodservice management
- Verbal communication skills
- Recipe development and execution
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Health regulations compliance
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager
Timeline
Food Service Buyer
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
08.2024 - Current
Executive Chef
Classic Catering
01.2019 - 07.2024
Head Chef
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Chef
Copper Bistro
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelors Degree - Nutritional Science and Dietetics
University of Arizona
Associates Degree - Nutritional Science
Glendale Community College
Associates Degree - Hospitality and Restaurant Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
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