Tyler Vitale
Fair Oaks,USA
Summary
I am a culinary professional with a solid foundation in food costs and restaurant operations, viewing every aspect through the lens of value and possibility. This perspective, combined with an infectious enthusiasm, empowers me to make a meaningful impact in the culinary world. Recognizing there's always room for growth, I continually seek to refine my skills, embracing new challenges and recipes with an open heart. My passion for food is its own reward, driving me to excel further.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Scotts Seafood
Folsom, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Manage Prep for my station
- Cook seafood to properly temperature
- Filet and cut fish
- Follow recipes
Saute and Grill Chef
Sette Pasta House
Granite Bay, CA
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Working as a saute/grill chef primarily sauteing pastas and working with high quality proteins.
- I also manage the pantry/pizza station as well executing appetizers in a timely manner.
- Prepared and cooked a variety of sautéed dishes, ensuring high quality and consistency
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours, maintaining efficiency and timeliness
- Ensured food quality by closely monitoring cooking times and temperatures to meet customer preferences
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the grill area, following all health and safety regulations
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timing of grilled items with other menu items for efficient service
- Ensured consistent quality by carefully selecting and inspecting ingredients for freshness
- Prepared and assembled a variety of fresh salads according to recipes and customer preferences
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety standards at all times
Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager
Players sports pub and grill
Fair Oaks, CA
08.2023 - 09.2025
- As an entry-level line cook, I began by efficiently executing orders and prep work in a timely manner.
- Later, I was promoted to lead, where I oversaw inventory and the Sysco order.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of ingredients and supplies for efficient kitchen operations
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Closely monitored food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards of taste, appearance, and consistency
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area according to industry standards
- Collaborated with the executive chef to create seasonal menus that showcased local ingredients
Regional Sales Rep/ Training Manager
Infinity Energy
Rocklin, CA
05.2019 - 02.2023
- I began my professional tenure as a sales representative, producing quality solar leads and gaining a comprehensive understanding of business and sales principles.
- I then trained new representatives across 7 northern California offices on effective lead generation and sales closing techniques.
- Successfully generated leads and closed sales by effectively pitching products and services to potential customers in a door-to-door setting
- Led a team of XX sales representatives in achieving and exceeding regional sales targets for the past XX years
- Built and maintained strong relationships with key clients, resulting in an XX% increase in customer retention rate
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Clydesdale Bar & Lounge
Delaware, OH
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked in a pizza kitchen working a pizza oven, flat grill, and charbroiler
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes according to recipes, portion control guidelines, and quality standards
- Maintained a clean and organized work station, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, conducting regular audits, and placing orders as needed
- Adhered to proper food handling procedures including storage, labeling, rotation of products to minimize waste
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on cooking techniques, recipe execution, and safety protocols
Outside Sales Rep
Atlantic Energy
Columbus, OH
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Professionally served as an outside residential sales representative, acquiring foundational knowledge of sales fundamentals while engaging in door-to-door sales of energy-efficient products and security alarms/cameras.
- Built strong relationships with customers through excellent communication and interpersonal skills, resulting in a XX% customer retention rate
- Achieved consistently high sales targets by effectively prospecting and closing deals during door-to-door sales campaigns
- Maintained accurate records of leads, prospects, and sales activities using CRM software
- Adhered to company policies and procedures while conducting door-to-door sales activities in compliance with local regulations
Line Cook
Mccormick and Schmicks Seafood & Steaks
Center, OH
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Started out as an entry level line cook straight out of culinary school. I worked on primarily fry and appetizers following established corporate recipes; however, I also gained experience breaking down lobsters, poultry, and shucking oysters.
- Maintained a clean and organized work station, following sanitation guidelines at all times
- Collaborated with the kitchen team to plan daily specials and seasonal menu changes
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines
- Operated various kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, etc., ensuring their proper functioning
- Adhered to portion control guidelines while plating dishes for consistent portion sizes
Education
Culinary arts -
Tolles career and Technical Center
Plain City, OHSkills
- Meat cookery
- Cost control
- Inventory management
- Italian cuisine
- Communication skills
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Menu design
- Kitchen management
- Kitchen manager experience
- Knife skills
- Menu planning
- Line cook experience
- Sautéing
- Food safety sanitizing procedures
- Vegetable preparation
- Kitchen cost control
- Recipe creation
- Food ordering
- Practicing as a culinary professional
- Leadership
- Sales
- Kitchen staff training
- Advanced knife skills
- American cuisine
- Quality standards in production
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Safety standards in production
- Personal development counseling
- Food safety management
- Fine dining experience
- Sauce preparation
- Kitchen quality control
- Pastry experience
- Food hygiene
- Recipe standardization
- Food service health code compliance
- Butchery
- Kitchen organization
- Food sanitation practices
- Seafood
- Food preparation
- Team management
- Managing teams as a chef
- Maintaining an organized workspace
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Safety Manager Certification
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
Willing To Relocate
- Folsom, CA
- Rancho Cordova, CA
- Citrus Heights, CA
Timeline
Line Cook
Scotts Seafood
11.2025 - Current
Saute and Grill Chef
Sette Pasta House
09.2025 - 12.2025
Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager
Players sports pub and grill
08.2023 - 09.2025
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Clydesdale Bar & Lounge
02.2021 - 05.2021
Regional Sales Rep/ Training Manager
Infinity Energy
05.2019 - 02.2023
Outside Sales Rep
Atlantic Energy
11.2017 - 05.2019
Line Cook
Mccormick and Schmicks Seafood & Steaks
05.2015 - 05.2019
Culinary arts -
Tolles career and Technical Center