Tracy Burgess
Roundup,MT
Summary
Personable and creative individual with passion for culinary arts, committed to delivering high-quality dishes and memorable dining experiences. Possesses foundational culinary techniques and skills in kitchen safety, hygiene, and food preparation. Aims to bring efficient service to create positive impact in any culinary setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Best of the Bulls
Roundup, MT
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
Night Manager
The Play Inn
Billings, MT
01.2022 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- 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.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Lead Line Cook
Busy Bee
Roundup,MT
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Education
Food Safety
Serve Safe
Billings, MT10-2023
High School Diploma -
Wasco County
Maupin, OR06-1990
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Kitchen operations
Timeline
Cook
Best of the Bulls
09.2024 - Current
Night Manager
The Play Inn
01.2022 - 06.2024
Lead Line Cook
Busy Bee
01.2015 - 01.2022
Food Safety
Serve Safe
High School Diploma -
Wasco County