Tristan Williams
Baton Rouge
Summary
Responsible professional skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Brings stamina for lifting heavy items and standing for long periods of time. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high-quality, delicious food. I am a relentless worker looking to gain more experience in the culinary field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Pelican Point Golf Club
Gonzales, LA
02.2024 - Current
- Produced weekly special entree and soup for lunch and dinner.
- Inspected kitchen for cleanliness and food shortages.
- Inspected date labels and quality of food items.
- In charge of production of catering orders.
- Prepared sauces, side items, and salads for daily use.
- In charge of scheduling for BOH
- Some experience with truck orders, Executive chef handles mostly.
- Expedite food at window, inspecting completed orders.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
Caterer
Blackboardwalk LLC
Baton Rouge
01.2015 - Current
- Finalized banquet configurations by conducting thorough inspections with clients prior to event start. Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
Line Cook
Ruby Slipper Cafe
Baton Rouge
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area. Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals. Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
Oyster Shucker
Mike Andersons Seafood
Baton Rouge
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Organized and labeled containers of freshly shucked oysters for sale. Assisted with other seafood preparation tasks as needed. Verified that received shipments matched invoices in terms of quantity, type and size.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
McKinley Senior High
Baton RougeSkills
- Kitchen management
- Menu development
- Sanitation standards
- Allergy awareness
- Food presentation
- Waste reduction
- Special event catering
- Food pairing
- Recipe creation
- Culinary techniques
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Fine-dining expertise
- Coaching and mentoring
- Kitchen operations oversight
- Team leadership
- Recipes and menu planning
- Recipe development
- Food prep planning
- Hiring, training, and development
- Banquets and catering
- Order management
- Food spoilage prevention
- Decision-making
- Creative thinking
- Customer retention
- Delegating work
- Plating and garnishing
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Pelican Point Golf Club
02.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Ruby Slipper Cafe
07.2022 - 02.2024
Oyster Shucker
Mike Andersons Seafood
01.2022 - 07.2022
Caterer
Blackboardwalk LLC
01.2015 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
McKinley Senior High