Tifferny Wilson
Marrero,LA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at the National World War II Museum. Proven track record in team leadership and food safety, enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative menu development and effective inventory management. Recognized for maintaining high standards of food presentation and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
National World War II Museum
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Production
Olive Graden
03.2011 - 04.2014
- Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time.
- Developed and maintained production quality program.
- Improved overall production quality by implementing efficient pre-production processes and communication strategies.
- Facilitated seamless knowledge transfer between R&D and production teams during the transition phase of new products, ensuring smooth production rampup.
Pantry
Galatiores
09.1999 - 01.2010
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lb Landry
New Orleans, LA06-1991
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Knife skills
- Cost control
Timeline
Sous Chef
National World War II Museum
08.2018 - 02.2023
Production
Olive Graden
03.2011 - 04.2014
Pantry
Galatiores
09.1999 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Lb Landry
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