Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Safety Training
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Tishia Golden

Franklin,LA

Summary

Skilled Assistant Cook with a proven track record at Sonic, adept in food preparation and kitchen safety. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail in food plating, enhancing dining experiences. Excels in fast-paced environments, improving kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective communication and sanitation practices. Achieved successful meal services for up to 200 guests, showcasing strong organizational and quality control skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Cook

Step Above Learning Center
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Maintained proper food safety practices, ensuring a healthy and safe dining environment for guests.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute successful daily meal services for up to 200 guests.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail while plating dishes, enhancing the overall presentation of each meal.
  • Managed time effectively during busy shifts, maintaining productivity under pressure and meeting tight deadlines for meal service.
  • Utilized excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring a smooth workflow in the kitchen.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Portioned meals according to recipe specifications, limiting kitchen waste.
  • Monitored food quality and temperature for safe consumption.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Assistant Cook

Sonic
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Upheld strict cleanliness standards by regularly sanitizing all surfaces and equipment within the kitchen area.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail while plating dishes, enhancing the overall presentation of each meal.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Maintained proper food safety practices, ensuring a healthy and safe dining environment for guests.
  • Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
  • Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored food quality and temperature for safe consumption.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
  • Ensured timely delivery of food orders, significantly reducing wait times and improving customer feedback.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with well-prepared dishes that met dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

Associate Degree - Culinary

Culinary School Of St. Mary Parish
Franklin LA
10-2010

Associate of Applied Science - CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant
Morgan City, LA
01-2005

High School Diploma -

Franklin Senior High
Franklin LA
05-1997

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Baking basics
  • Allergen awareness
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Food presentation
  • Food Plating
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Cooking techniques
  • Menu Planning
  • Grilling expertise
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Quality Control
  • Food handling guidelines
  • Food assembly
  • Cleaning and sanitation

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved Result through effectively helping with food.
  • Documented and resolved issues which led to food.

Certification

  • Certified Culinarian (CC) - American Culinary Federation (ACF).
  • Food Safety Certification – National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
  • Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Safety Training

Compliance tools, First Aid and CPR

Learn to use a Fire extinguisher

Importance of food safety 

Preparing and handling of Food

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Assistant Cook

Step Above Learning Center
08.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Cook

Sonic
01.2020 - 08.2022

Associate Degree - Culinary

Culinary School Of St. Mary Parish

Associate of Applied Science - CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant

High School Diploma -

Franklin Senior High
Tishia Golden