Tinnesia Ansley
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Skilled at a variety of advanced food preparation techniques, food safety knowledge, and the ability to serve great food in a timely manner. Committed to using safe and sanitary cooking practices and maintaining an organized and clean cooking area. Passionate about working with other culinary professionals to achieve goals and ensure customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line/Food Prep Cook
Nona Blue
01.2022 - Current
- Experience in multiple BOH work stations ex. Food Prep, Salad, Pantry, Sauté & Flattop Grill.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace.
- Ensured accuracy in portion control, cooking methods quality standards and kitchen policies and procedures.
- Maintaines composure and efficiently in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Reduced preparation times by streamlining setup of prep station at start of each shift.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Chopped, sliced, and prepared various food items to precise specifications, contributing to consistent quality of menu offerings.
- Ensured kitchen equipment was sanitized and ready for use, maintaining clean and efficient workspace for food preparation.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates for FIFO.
- Followed strict hygiene guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a safe dining experience for guests.
- Streamlined food preparation process, enabling kitchen to handle increased volumes of orders without sacrificing quality.
- Flexibility during shift to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant.
Cook
Zaxby's Restaurant
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
Server
Red Lobster
02.2013 - 04.2020
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
Education
GED -
School of Hammond Indian
Hammond, INSkills
- Cleanliness
- Knife Skills
- Food handling
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Food Plating
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce making
- Food safety knowledge
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Read and execute a recipe
Certification
Food Safety certification
Timeline
Line/Food Prep Cook
Nona Blue
01.2022 - Current
Cook
Zaxby's Restaurant
04.2020 - 12.2022
Server
Red Lobster
02.2013 - 04.2020
GED -
School of Hammond Indian
Food Safety certification
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