Ty Gonzalez
Morrisville,PA
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with a strong background in kitchen operations and staff mentorship. Expertise in inventory management and cost control, contributing to award-winning dining experiences. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and excellence in food preparation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Manager
Independence Manor Care Center
Flemington, New Jersey
02.2025 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Supervised culinary staff, providing training and mentorship to improve skills.
- Maintained kitchen equipment, ensuring proper functioning and safety standards.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to create balanced meal options for residents.
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring timely ordering and stock control.
Lead Line Cook
Newport Vineyards
Middletown, Rhode Island
05.2023 - 10.2024
- 2024 Rhode Island's best restaurant, James Beard Semifinalist.
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen staff based on anticipated customer volume.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while ensuring quality control.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Jr Sous
Rats Restaurant
Hamilton, NJ
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
line cook
stone terrace
Hamilton , NJ
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared ingredients according to restaurant standards and recipes.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts Food And Beverage Entrepreneurship
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05-2024
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory control
- Menu planning
- Culinary training
- Cost control
- Problem solving
- Dish preparation
- Cooking skills
- ChefTec
- Food safety regulations
- Recipe creation
- Training and mentoring
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
servsafe manager certified
Affiliations
James beard RI semifinalist Collab dinner in the James beard platform kitchen on pier 52 in NYC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef Manager
Independence Manor Care Center
02.2025 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Newport Vineyards
05.2023 - 10.2024
Jr Sous
Rats Restaurant
12.2021 - 04.2023
line cook
stone terrace
10.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts Food And Beverage Entrepreneurship
Johnson & Wales University