Tiffenee McLendon
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a robust background in kitchen operations management and staff coordination, honed at Sodexo live and Benihana's. Excelled in menu development and cost control, enhancing dining experiences through innovative meal preparation and efficient workflow optimization. Skilled in both culinary techniques and team leadership, consistently delivering high-quality food while maintaining company safety standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/cook 3
Sodexo live
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Documented employee performance reviews in order to assess progress towards goals set out in training plans.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
PrepCook
Benihana's
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared correctly by tasting them before serving.
- Inspected finished dishes for quality assurance purposes.
- Discarded spoiled food items immediately following established procedures.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
Bakery Worker
Crave cookies
Riverdale , UT
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared and baked goods such as cakes, cookies, muffins, pies, and breads according to recipes.
Grill Cook
J&Ds
Brigham City, Utah
03.2021 - 07.2021
Education
High School Diploma -
Hunter High School
West Valley City, UT06-2010
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Jobcorps
Clearfield, UTSkills
- Staff Coordination
- Cost Control
- Business Management
- Meal Preparation
- Kitchen operations management
- Workflow Optimization
- Dish preparation
- Menu development
- Equipment Maintenance
- Purchasing
- Pantry restocking
- Food and beverage pairing
- Catering events
- Meal service
- Food spoilage prevention
- Kitchen crew training
- Company safety standards
- Portion and cost control
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Chef/cook 3
Sodexo live
01.2023 - 06.2024
PrepCook
Benihana's
11.2022 - 02.2023
Grill Cook
J&Ds
03.2021 - 07.2021
Bakery Worker
Crave cookies
02.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Hunter High School
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Jobcorps