Tiauna Ross
Plantation,FL
Summary
Adept Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Catered Fit, taking pride to ensuring each plate comes out perfect each time satisfaction through strategic planning and critical thinking. Excelled in team leadership and streamlined operations, significantly boosting productivity. Skilled in attention to detail and timeline management, consistently achieving and surpassing production targets.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Catered Fit
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2015 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining proper portions sizes and overall presentation of 10,000 meals weekly
- Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
- Mastered distinctions among various dietary plans, including classic, keto, paleo, and vegan.
- Assisted in food preparation tasks as needed. Supported cooking processes to ensure timely meal delivery. Collaborated with team members to maintain kitchen organization.
- Assisted in printing labels for meal plans. Prepared all plating supplies prior to each service. Supported kitchen operations during meal preparation.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Oversaw preparation of missing meals for urgent box dispatch.
- Responsible for sealing packing shipping meals nationwide
- Streamlined the packing process by organizing supplies and tools for easy access during peak hours of operation.
- Continuously improved personal productivity by setting goals and monitoring progress throughout each shift.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
Cook
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
Fort Lauderdale
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Warehouse Worker
Van Dee
Dania Beach, FL
09.2008 - 07.2012
- Responsible for maintaining proper portions sizes and overall presentation of 4,000 meals weekly
- Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Responsible for sealing packing shipping meals nationwide
- Streamlined the packing process by organizing supplies and tools for easy access during peak hours of operation.
- Continuously improved personal productivity by setting goals and monitoring progress throughout each shift.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
Education
High School Diploma - High School Requirements
Tiauna Ross
Hallandale, FL06.2008
Skills
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of food industry standards and practices through 16 years of dedicated servicedustry
- Team player always will to help the team
- Punctually attended all scheduled shifts Maintained consistent attendance record without calling out Supported team operations through reliable presence
- Knowledge of different types of vegetables, rices, grains, herbs, spices
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Catered Fit
01.2015 - Current
Cook
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
11.2013 - 12.2015
Warehouse Worker
Van Dee
09.2008 - 07.2012
High School Diploma - High School Requirements
Tiauna Ross