Tyler Schenck
Plano,United States
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Joule
Dallas, United States
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Menu planning: Creating menus based on client needs
- Ordering: Selecting and ordering food, ingredients, and supplies
- Food preparation: Overseeing the preparation of dishes to ensure quality and presentation
- Staff management: Hiring, training, and supervising the kitchen staff
- Inventory management: Managing food inventory levels
- Communication: Communicating with clients, banquet managers, event coordinators, and other staff
- Budgeting: Maintaining food and labor costs within budget
- Sanitation: Ensuring sanitation and food standards are met
Head Chef
Fizz plano
Plano, TX
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
- Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
- Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
- Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
- Arrange for repairs when necessary
- Remedy any problems or defects
- Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
- Oversee the work of subordinates
- Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
- Maintain records of payroll and attendance
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers
Chef
The Nodding Donkey - Greenville
Dallas, United States
11.2021 - 10.2022
Chef
State in allen
Dallas, United States
11.2021 - 10.2022
Lead Cook
Abbey Road Eatery & Ales
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Order supplies, food and ingredients based on rapidly shifting demand
- Hire and train kitchen staff in specific stations, and cross-train as necessary
- Create schedules for kitchen staff to ensure there are always enough workers to meet the demand, particularly for the lunch rush
- Maintain inventory levels and conduct full weekly inventory
- Schedule and oversee necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances
- Assist the Restaurant Manager with menu changes and adjustments based on seasonal availability
- Respond personally to guest questions and complaints
Cook
E. J. Wills Gastropub
McKinney, United States
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
- Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
- Cook food in a timely manner
- Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
- Inform wait staff about daily specials
- Ensure appealing plate presentation
- Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
- Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g
- Reduce salt, remove dairy)
- Monitor food stock and place orders
- Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
Chef
Hyena's Comedy Nightclub
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
- Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
- Cook food in a timely manner
- Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
- Inform wait staff about daily specials
- Ensure appealing plate presentation
- Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
- Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g
- Reduce salt, remove dairy)
- Monitor food stock and place orders
- Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
- Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
Fabricator
Omni Marble, Inc.
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Excellent experience in fabricating granite with help of various shop equipments
- Sound knowledge of stones and fabrication processes
- Profound knowledge of wood and metal shop materials
- Ability to resolve various issues within required timeframe
- Ability to translate measurements into final product
- Proficient in providing optimal level of customer services
- Excellent work ethic and superior supervisory skills
Executive Salesman
Omni Marble Inc.
Dallas, TX
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Organising sales visits
- Demonstrating and presenting products
- Establishing new business
- Maintaining accurate records
- Attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings
- Reviewing sales performance
- Negotiating contracts and packages
- Aiming to achieve monthly or annual targets
Sales Executive
Columbarium Concepts
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Organising sales visits
- Demonstrating and presenting products
- Establishing new business
- Maintaining accurate records
- Attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings
- Reviewing sales performance
- Negotiating contracts and packages
- Aiming to achieve monthly or annual targets
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Dallas College
Dallas, TX08-2017
High School Diploma -
Allen High School
08-2012
Timeline
Chef
The Joule
01.2023 - 08.2024
Chef
The Nodding Donkey - Greenville
11.2021 - 10.2022
Chef
State in allen
11.2021 - 10.2022
Head Chef
Fizz plano
01.2021 - 01.2023
Cook
E. J. Wills Gastropub
08.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Cook
Abbey Road Eatery & Ales
07.2019 - 06.2020
Chef
Hyena's Comedy Nightclub
08.2018 - 07.2019
Fabricator
Omni Marble, Inc.
11.2017 - 07.2019
Executive Salesman
Omni Marble Inc.
10.2017 - 07.2019
Sales Executive
Columbarium Concepts
10.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Dallas College
High School Diploma -
Allen High School
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