TILA TAGHAVI
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Motivated Chef dedicated to sourcing high-quality ingredients from local sources to drive farm-to-table menus. Proactive and passionate about sustainable cuisine. Talented at creating exciting and innovative menus based on in-season ingredients. Spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Le's Kitchen Catering
San Jose, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Supervised staff in the preparation of all dishes for catering events, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Focused on customer satisfaction, creating delicious cuisine to impress diners.
Private Chef
Self-employeed
Los Gatos, CA
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Planned and prepared meals for private clients according to dietary requirements and preferences.
- Created menus with seasonal produce while maintaining a budget.
Sous Chef
Bad Animal
Santa Cruz, CA
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Experimented with various cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Shift Lead
Manresa bread project
Campbell, CA
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Supervised team of seven employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience and increase efficiency.
- Trained and assisted in food costing, creating recipe for items of the Menu
Line Cook
Dio Deka Restaurant
Los Gatos, CA
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
Line Cook
Cin Cin Restaurant
Los Gatos, CA
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed kitchen staff team of six and assigned various stages of food production.
- In charge of training staff for proper preparation and presentation of plates and proper food handling techniques.
Education
Cetificate -
ServSafe® Food Protection Managment
2019
Diploma -
The International Culinary Center
Campbell, CA2017
Skills
- Reliable and dependable
- Punctual and honest
- Time management
- Workflow Optimization
- Positive and professional
- Teamwork mindset
Timeline
Sous Chef
Le's Kitchen Catering
04.2023 - Current
Private Chef
Self-employeed
01.2022 - 02.2023
Sous Chef
Bad Animal
12.2019 - 12.2021
Shift Lead
Manresa bread project
09.2018 - 11.2019
Line Cook
Dio Deka Restaurant
01.2018 - 08.2018
Line Cook
Cin Cin Restaurant
03.2017 - 02.2018
Cetificate -
ServSafe® Food Protection Managment
Diploma -
The International Culinary Center
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