Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Timeline
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Victoria Tawse

Victoria Tawse

Largo,FL

Summary

High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pantry Chef

Blackstones Tapas
02.2012 - 01.2018

Pantry Chef

THE SANDDOLLAR
02.2008 - 01.2012
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Managed Number culinary personnel in service to Number-customer base.
  • Reduced food costs Number% by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.

Pantry Chef

Ocean Reef Club Key Largo
02.2003 - 01.2011
  • Reduced food costs Number% by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
  • Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed Number culinary personnel in service to Number-customer base.
  • Oversaw kitchen operations for Type and Type locations.
  • Applied entrepreneurial leadership and vision for one of CIty's premier full-service catering and event production companies.
  • Account manager for food service contracts with public, private and educational institutions.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Pantry Chef

LIGHTHOUSE CAFE
02.2003 - 01.2007
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Monitored and controlled overhead and production costs with responsibility for profit and loss.
  • Reduced food costs Number% by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
  • Account manager for food service contracts with public, private and educational institutions.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Business

University of Miami
Coral Springs, FL

Bachelor Of Arts - Philosphy

University of Miami
Coral Springs, FL
1986

Skills

  • Sauce Preparation
  • Menu Planning
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Safe Food Handling Practices
  • Food Preparation Procedures
  • Pantry Restocking
  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Production Preparation
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Customer Experience
  • Health Code Requirements
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Workstation Cleanliness
  • Food Handling Standards
  • Slicing and Chopping
  • Rotation Procedures
  • Learning Strategies
  • Vegetable Preparation
  • Product Inventories
  • Proper Food Storage
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Production Standards
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Assignment Schedules
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Profit Target Achievement
  • Food Presentation
  • Professional Relationships
  • Business Operations
  • Portion Control
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Culinary Trends
  • Cooking Technique Demonstrations
  • Staff Performance Assessments
  • Verify Food Quality
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • BOH Operations
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Cook Consistent Dishes

Certification

Sanitation and food handler certified

Timeline

Pantry Chef

Blackstones Tapas
02.2012 - 01.2018

Pantry Chef

THE SANDDOLLAR
02.2008 - 01.2012

Pantry Chef

Ocean Reef Club Key Largo
02.2003 - 01.2011

Pantry Chef

LIGHTHOUSE CAFE
02.2003 - 01.2007

Bachelor Of Arts - Business

University of Miami

Bachelor Of Arts - Philosphy

University of Miami

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