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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
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
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
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
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
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
07.2018 - 09.2019

I drove and picked up rail road crews for KCS

Driver

UBER
08.2017 - 09.2019

Lead/ Sous Chef

Sam's Town Casino
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
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