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Timothy Cullen

Bossier City,LA

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Trio Food
Shreveport, LA
07.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Cook III

NW Louisiana Veterans War Home
Bossier City, LA
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Cook

Johnny's Pizza House
Bossier City, LA
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Owner/ Cook

TCS Tamales
Bossier City
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
  • Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.

Pantry/ Pastry Cook

2 John's Steak And Seafood
Bossier City, LA
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
  • Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
  • Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.

Driver

Professional Transportation Inc
Shreveport, LA
07.2018 - 09.2019

I drove and picked up rail road crews for KCS

Driver

UBER
Bossier City, LA
08.2017 - 09.2019

Lead/ Sous Chef

Sam's Town Casino
Shreveport, LA
01.2013 - 06.2017
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.

Driver/ Caterer

Trinity Food Group
Shreveport, LA
10.2011 - 12.2012
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Served catering guests by fulfilling orders, communicating requests to kitchen staff and routinely inquiring about customer satisfaction.
  • Set up and disassembled food service stations, equipment and furniture per contract specifications.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.

Education

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Shreveport, LA
06.2004

Skills

  • Cake Decorating Expertise
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Product Rotations
  • High-Volume Production Capabilities
  • Guest Experiences
  • Dietary Restriction Support
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Performance Improvement
  • Kitchen Sanitation Management
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Calculations and Measurements
  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Kitchen Sanitization
  • POS Transactions
  • Injury Avoidance
  • Operation and Control
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Cooking and Baking
  • Dessert Preparation
  • Institutional and Batch Cooking
  • Sauce Preparation
  • Chef Assistance
  • Developing Menus
  • Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Hot and Cold Foods
  • Plates Presentation
  • Sous Vide Technique
  • Belt Conveyors
  • Grill and Broiler Operation
  • Food Presentation Talent
  • Cutting Techniques
  • Ingredient Inspection
  • New Recipe Creation
  • Pizza Making
  • Production Line Management
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • Facility Policies and Procedures
  • Staff Meetings
  • Proper Food Temperatures
  • Purchasing and Receiving
  • Condiment Refilling
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Safe Food Handling Procedures
  • Station Preparation
  • Sandwich Preparation
  • Food Production Scheduling
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Culinary Arts
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Industry Trends
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Garnishing and Plating
  • Menu Planning
  • Safety and Sanitation Standards

Timeline

Cook

Trio Food
07.2023 - Current

Cook III

NW Louisiana Veterans War Home
04.2023 - 07.2023

Cook

Johnny's Pizza House
01.2022 - 04.2023

Owner/ Cook

TCS Tamales
01.2021 - 06.2022

Pantry/ Pastry Cook

2 John's Steak And Seafood
09.2019 - 10.2021

Driver

Professional Transportation Inc
07.2018 - 09.2019

Driver

UBER
08.2017 - 09.2019

Lead/ Sous Chef

Sam's Town Casino
01.2013 - 06.2017

Driver/ Caterer

Trinity Food Group
10.2011 - 12.2012

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Timothy Cullen