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Thynia Buckley

Naples

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Four Points by Sheraton, excelling in food preparation and sanitation. Proven ability to lead teams and train staff while consistently executing recipes to perfection. Skilled in kitchen inventory management and maintaining high standards of food safety, ensuring customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

The Hole In The Wall Country Club
Naples
11.2024 - Current
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.

Cook Shift Leader

Four Points by Sheraton
Punta Gorda
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
  • Scheduled kitchen staff shifts and managed workload distribution.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.

Line Preparation Cook

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Celebration
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
  • Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
  • Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
  • Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.

Line Cook

TGI Fridays
Port Charlotte
06.2009 - 09.2021
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Charlotte County Vocational College
Port Charlotte, FL
12-2003

Skills

  • Food preparation and cooking techniques
  • Sanitation and food safety
  • Kitchen inventory management
  • Recipe execution

Certification

  • Safe Serv

Timeline

Cook

The Hole In The Wall Country Club
11.2024 - Current

Cook Shift Leader

Four Points by Sheraton
04.2023 - 05.2024

Line Preparation Cook

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
09.2021 - 04.2023

Line Cook

TGI Fridays
06.2009 - 09.2021

High School Diploma -

Charlotte County Vocational College

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