Tonisha Easley
Dayton,OH
Summary
Adept at multitasking and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, I significantly reduced food waste at Guickeheimer by implementing effective portion control. My strong customer service skills, coupled with expertise in cooking and food handling, have consistently enhanced kitchen productivity and customer satisfaction. Trained teams, leading to improved efficiency and quality in fast-paced environments. However, I am looking to move my career in another direction. I am a dependable sponge for knowledge and I am excited to start my new journey!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Premier Health Associates
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Akashi Sushi Bar
Akashi Sushi Bar
01.2020 - 07.2024
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Cook
Guickeheimer
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
Cook/Team Leader
Noodles and Company
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Lead Cake and Pastry Decorator
Kroger Grocery Store
10.2011 - 04.2015
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste while ensuring sufficient supplies for daily production requirements.
- Assisted with marketing initiatives such as participating in local events or trade shows showcasing the bakery''s offerings, attracting new clientele.
- Trained junior decorators in advanced cake and pastry techniques, resulting in improved team performance.
- Collaborated closely with kitchen staff to ensure seamless coordination between baking and decorating departments for timely order fulfillment.
- Worked alongside bakers to develop new recipes incorporating both taste and visual appeal, expanding bakery offerings.
- Optimized scheduling process for decorators'' workload, balancing deadlines while minimizing overtime costs.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
San Diego, CA09-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
Timeline
Cook
Premier Health Associates
08.2024 - Current
Akashi Sushi Bar
Akashi Sushi Bar
01.2020 - 07.2024
Cook
Guickeheimer
04.2016 - 12.2019
Cook/Team Leader
Noodles and Company
03.2014 - 04.2016
Lead Cake and Pastry Decorator
Kroger Grocery Store
10.2011 - 04.2015
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
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