Tia Smith
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong passion for the culinary arts and proven leadership abilities, eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Committed to delivering exceptional food preparation and kitchen management through a focus on continuous improvement and hands-on experience. Equipped with a solid foundation in culinary techniques, ready to leverage and enhance skills in a Chef role while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. Enthusiastic about embracing new challenges and contributing to the success of the kitchen team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Savor Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain an efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Learned cooking techniques and menu items to support culinary operations effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas to uphold sanitation protocols.
Chef
Quenelle
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Followed safety and sanitation protocols to minimize kitchen hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal service during peak hours.
- Received feedback from chefs to improve culinary skills and techniques rapidly.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Cleaned and oiled kitchen equipment to maintain optimized function.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Niagara Falls, NY05-2025
Skills
- Food safety
- Food safety regulations
- Culinary expertise
- Supply ordering
- Kitchen management
- Cooking skills
- Team management
- Training and mentoring
- Menu development
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food presentation
- Recipe creation
Timeline
Chef Manager
Savor Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
06.2025 - 08.2025
Chef
Quenelle
08.2024 - 01.2025
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
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