Toya Palconayo
Cook
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled Cook Supervisor with experience in managing kitchen staff, planning menus and overseeing food preparation. Strengths include budgeting, maintaining safety regulations and sourcing high-quality ingredients. Previous roles have benefited from improved efficiency, enhanced team collaboration and refined culinary techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Supervisor
Jitjatjo
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - Current
- Supervised and managed the kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
- Monitored food quality control and safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new cooks on proper preparation techniques, recipes, and presentation of dishes.
Cook Supervisor
Convene
, CO
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Supervised and managed the kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
- Monitored food quality control and safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new cooks on proper preparation techniques, recipes, and presentation of dishes.
Owner/Operator
Toya's Bistro
Chicago, Illinois
12.2011 - 07.2015
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL08-2001
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety regulations
- Inventory oversight
- Food storage
- Timely product use
- Sanitation protocols
- Team supervision
- Menu planning
- Special diets
- Sanitation and safety control
- Nutritional advice
- Seafood preparation
- Food presentation
- Recipe development
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
Timeline
Cook Supervisor
Convene
11.2019 - 04.2021
Cook Supervisor
Jitjatjo
01.2018 - Current
Owner/Operator
Toya's Bistro
12.2011 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker
University of St. Francis
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