Toni Bynum
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Adept Cooking Instructor with a proven track record at HEB Grocery Store, showcasing expertise in sanitation practices and a knack for engaging teaching techniques. Excelled in enhancing food safety and quality controls, significantly improving kitchen efficiency. Demonstrates a strong ability to maintain high sanitation standards and impart culinary knowledge effectively. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooking Instructor
HEB Grocery Store
08.2005 - 07.2008
- Maintained clean, neat and well-sanitized kitchen.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Garde Manger Chef
Sodexo Services
08.2004 - 07.2005
- Responsible for preparing and storing cold foods such as salads, fruits, cheeses cold soups and filling meats
- filling in when needed at other station when chefs are out
- Stocking and organizing the walk-in
- Labeling and storing food items
- Monitoring food temperatures
- Maintaining a clean and Sanitary Kitchen
- Following safety and sanitation guidelines
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Texas Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu
Austin, TXHigh School Diploma -
Canyon Highschool
New Braunfels, TX05.1987
Skills
- Sauce preparation
- Teaching techniques
- Sanitation Practices
- Food safety knowledge
- Nutrition understanding
- Quality controls
- Cooking methods
- Food Safety
- Sanitation Guidelines
Timeline
Cooking Instructor
HEB Grocery Store
08.2005 - 07.2008
Garde Manger Chef
Sodexo Services
08.2004 - 07.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Texas Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu
High School Diploma -
Canyon Highschool
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