Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
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Tyler Higson

Napa,CA
Tyler Higson

Summary

Passionate culinary professional with extensive experience across high-volume kitchens, including a notable stint at La Toque. Excelled in meat fabrication, sauce preparation, and fostering team collaboration. Well versed in French cuisine and molecular gastronomy and have an extreme eagerness to learn.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

La Toque

Chef De Partie
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Responsible for garde manger and meat station including prep, service and cleaning.
  • Responsible for meat fabrication and fish butchery.

Kin

Culinary Stagiaire
11.2023 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Learned the basics of molecular gastronomy from James Beard Award winning Chef Kris Komori.
  • Discovered the theories and ideas behind menu creation.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Line Cook
10.2022 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Learned every station in the kitchen including broiler, saute and pantry.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Crane Creek Country Club

Line Cook
05.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Ran and operated pantry, fry and grill station keeping it properly cleaned, maintained and stocked.
  • Responsible for preparation for banquets and events for up to 300+ guests.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Five Guys

Team Member
11.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a positive guest experience.
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, leading to higher levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions.

Education

Boise Senior High School
Boise, ID

High School Diploma
05.2024

University Overview

  • 3.76 GPA
  • Extracurricular Activities: Competitive Speech and Debate
  • Awarded Boise High Brave Award

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Sauce preparation
  • Meat Fabrication
  • Basic Fish Butchery
  • Sous Vide
  • Menu Planning
  • Saute
  • Garde Manger
  • Frying techniques
  • Advanced Knife Skills
  • Stock Creation
  • Molecular Gastronomy

Certification

Idaho Food Handlers Permit

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Single handedly executed catering services for wedding with 100+ attendees.
  • Staged at many prestigious restaurants such as Kin, Art Haus and Bouchon Bistro.

Interests

Rock Climbing

Mountain Biking

Music

Timeline

Chef De Partie
La Toque
05.2024 - Current
Culinary Stagiaire
Kin
11.2023 - 01.2024
Line Cook
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
10.2022 - 05.2024
Line Cook
Crane Creek Country Club
05.2022 - 10.2022
Team Member
Five Guys
11.2020 - 05.2021
Boise Senior High School
High School Diploma

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