Tyler Nielsen
Austin,TX
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than a decade of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven leadership skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
PEJ Events
10.2021 - Current
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation.
- Reduced food waste with inventory control techniques and donating remaining portions to charity.
- Managed $8 million in food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Successfully met dietary requirements large groups of diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Lead Line Cook
Fish City Grill
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Enhanced menu offerings by creating innovative, seasonal dishes that attracted new customers and increased overall satisfaction.
- Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
- Collaborated with management to design and implement cost-control measures, reducing food waste and overall expenses.
Senior Staff Member
Adult And Teen Challenge
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Supervise students on campus and on job sites, in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards a successful lifestyle outside of treatment.
- Enhanced product quality by maintaining proper calibration of woodworking tools and equipment in woodshop.
- Transport and work with students to meet daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment on various contract labor jobs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques for mandated studies.
- Adhere to strict, militant curriculum and schedules, often 6 days a week for a non-profit organization.
- Raised funds by developing and implementing dynamic fundraising strategies, including golf tournaments, to 3 full sized banquets a year.
Lead Line Cook
Chili's
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with management to design and implement cost-control measures, reducing food waste and overall expenses ranging between $70-$100k a week.
- Trained 12 junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
- Received recognition for outstanding performance in maintaining a clean, organized workspace that met health department guidelines.
- Employee of the year twice back to back.
Education
High School Diploma -
Georgetown High School
Georgetown, TXSkills
- Workflow Optimization
- Succession Planning
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Building
- Performance Management
- Authenticity
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Self-Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Stress Management
Accomplishments
Special Operations Candidate, Pararescue Indoctrination 11-002
Guidon Basic Training-2010
Employee of the year for Georgetown Chili's-2011 and 2012
Facilitated production for $10 million worth of product in a year-2023
Certification
OSHA 10 hour Safety and Hazards
Food And Beverage Handler's License
Affiliations
- Computer Science, Physical Fitness, Video Games, Dog Training
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Software
Excel, Word
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
PEJ Events
10.2021 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Fish City Grill
11.2018 - 02.2021
Senior Staff Member
Adult And Teen Challenge
05.2015 - 10.2018
Lead Line Cook
Chili's
03.2012 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Georgetown High School
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