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TYLER COMSTOCK
Culinary Specialist
Hanford,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Culinary Specialist with over 6 years of experience in military and civilian food service operations. Proven leader with experience supervising staff, managing inventory, and preparing high-quality meals for large populations in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Committed to food safety, efficiency, and operational excellence in a high-volume kitchen environments. Adept at leading teams to deliver high-quality dishes while maintaining focus on collaboration and adaptability. Skilled in menu planning, inventory management, and maintaining health and safety standards. Known for reliability and results-driven approach to meet evolving needs of kitchen.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Tulare County Sheriff's Department
Visalia, CA
03.2026 - Current
- Led meal preparation and cooking for diverse groups, adhering to safety standards.
- Supervised kitchen staff during service, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
- Coordinated daily menu execution with attention to dietary needs and preferences.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organization, following health regulations consistently.
- Improved team efficiency by providing hands-on training in food preparation methods.
- Operated commercial kitchen equipment safely while maintaining optimal functionality and hygiene standards.
Cook Lead
Tulare Juvenile Detention Facility
Visalia, CA
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Lead preparation and assembly of main dishes including vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, and soups for large populations.
- Supervise and train a team of 4 kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with food service policies and procedures.
- Operate a wide range of commercial kitchen equipment including mixers, slicers, fryers, ovens, grills, and steam tables.
- Plan daily cooking schedules to ensure meals are completed and served on time.
- Calculate food quantities using standardized recipes and Daily Production Records.
- Receive vendor deliveries, verify invoices, and inspect product quality.
- Maintain inventory through proper storage, labeling, and rotation to minimize waste.
- Order food and cleaning supplies using inventory control systems.
- Coordinate with the Food Manager regarding menu execution, quality control, and equipment or supply issues.
- Supervisor: K. Susan Garaf, Food & Laundry Services Manager
- Conducted daily kitchen safety and sanitation checks to comply with health regulat
Cook
Spuds – Lemoore
Lemoore, CA
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals in a high-volume kitchen serving both military personnel and civilians.
- Operated and managed a pizza station during lunch and dinner service.
- Prepared bar and pub-style food during dinner hours.
- Assisted in supervising up to 5 employees during peak service times.
- Maintained cleanliness, food safety standards, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.
- Supervisor: Emiliano Morfin, Manager
92G Culinary Specialist II
7th Special Forces Group, U.S. Army
Crestview, FL
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Prepared and cooked meals using standardized Army recipes for large and diverse populations.
- Executed all aspects of food preparation including chopping, grilling, baking, sautéing, and frying.
- Set up serving lines and ensured proper food protection and sanitation in field and garrison environments.
- Managed inventory, equipment maintenance, and kitchen sanitation in compliance with HACCP standards.
- Received and stored subsistence items while ensuring proper temperature and storage controls.
- Conducted equipment inspections and coordinated repairs as needed.
- Assisted with menu planning, ordering supplies, and accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Performed effectively under strict deadlines and high-pressure conditions, including deployments and field exercises.
92G Culinary Specialist II
173rd Airborne Brigade, U.S. Army
Vicenza, Italy
07.2018 - 09.2020
Education
High School Diploma -
05-2015
No Degree - Graphic Design
05-2030
Skills
- Food safety & sanitation (HACCP)
- High-volume meal production
- Inventory & supply management
- Team leadership & supervision
- Menu execution & production planning
- Commercial kitchen equipment operation
- Time management & organization
- Verbal & written communication
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen management
Accomplishments
- 55th Phillip A. Connelly Active Garrison Winner – 2023
- Award recognizing excellence in Army food service operations and culinary standards.
Military Training
- Basic Airborne School – Fort Benning, GA (July 2018) Parachuting techniques and safe landing procedures
- Advanced Individual Training (92G) – Fort Lee, VA (April 2018 – June 2018)
- Basic Training – Fort Jackson, SC (February 2018 – April 2018)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Lead Cook - Tulare County Sheriff's Department
03.2026 - Current
Cook Lead - Tulare Juvenile Detention Facility
01.2026 - 03.2026
Cook - Spuds – Lemoore
02.2025 - 01.2026
92G Culinary Specialist II - 7th Special Forces Group, U.S. Army
09.2020 - 11.2023
92G Culinary Specialist II - 173rd Airborne Brigade, U.S. Army
07.2018 - 09.2020
Murphy High School - High School Diploma,
City College of San Francisco - No Degree, Graphic Design