Timothy Gray
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Chef and Kitchen Manager at Timmy G's. Expert in food safety and sanitation, optimizing menu offerings to enhance customer satisfaction. Proven ability to manage multiple orders efficiently while maintaining high standards of food presentation and quality, significantly reducing waste through effective portion control.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Bully Hill Vineyards
05.2021 - 01.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Owner, Chef, Kitchen Manager
Pepper's Deli and Pastas
01.2003 - 05.2021
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Optimized menu offerings based on customer feedback, leading to better sales performance and high levels of repeat business.
- Established a
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Restaurant Owner, Chef, Kitchen Manager
Timmy G's
05.2013 - 04.2021
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both employees and patrons alike.
- Established strong vendor relationships for the consistent sourcing of fresh ingredients at competitive prices.
- Planned menus, monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurants recipes and presentation standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
New England Culinary Institute
Montpelier, VT05-1982
Associate of Applied Science -
SUNY College At Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY01-1981
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Culinary creativity
- Food presentation
Timeline
Cook
Bully Hill Vineyards
05.2021 - 01.2025
Restaurant Owner, Chef, Kitchen Manager
Timmy G's
05.2013 - 04.2021
Owner, Chef, Kitchen Manager
Pepper's Deli and Pastas
01.2003 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
New England Culinary Institute
Associate of Applied Science -
SUNY College At Cobleskill
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