Tim Pratt
phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with extensive experience in kitchen operations and staff training. Skilled in ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and enhancing menu offerings. Committed to fostering a collaborative team environment while achieving top health inspection ratings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EECUTIVE Sous Chef
Morrison Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency in food preparation.
- Conducted regular quality checks of dishes prior to service, maintaining high standards of presentation and taste.
- Assisted in developing training programs for new hires, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on culinary techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimizing inventory management to reduce waste.
Sous Chef
Unidine
Sun City, AZ
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to enhance dining experiences.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive feedback for professional development.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Collaborated with management to streamline inventory processes and reduce waste.
Souschef
Morrison Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure high food quality and safety standards.
- Developed and executed seasonal menus in collaboration with culinary team.
- Trained new cooks on techniques and compliance with health regulations.
- Managed inventory levels and minimized waste through efficient planning.
- Conducted regular quality control checks to maintain culinary excellence.
- Led team meetings to foster communication and enhance kitchen operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary
Le Cordon Blue
Scottsdale, AZ05-2012
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Menu development
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Allergy awareness
- Waste reduction
- Safe food handling
- Food safety
- Staff scheduling
- Kitchen staff management
- Team leadership
- ServSafe certification
Certification
- ServSafe Certified
- Registered ServSafe Examination Proctor
Timeline
EECUTIVE Sous Chef
Morrison Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Souschef
Morrison Healthcare
09.2022 - 08.2023
Sous Chef
Unidine
09.2021 - 09.2023
Associate of Science - Culinary
Le Cordon Blue