Wyntria Garner
Houston,Texas
Summary
Experienced and skilled culinary professional with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences. Seeking a challenging role as a Head or Assistant Chef to leverage expertise in the culinary arts. Proven ability to consistently deliver high-quality dishes, while maintaining a strong focus on taste, presentation, and customer satisfaction. Committed to staying updated with the latest culinary trends and techniques, dedicated to continuously enhancing skills and bringing innovative ideas to the table.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Aramark Food Service
03.2025 - Current
Cook
Compass Group
12.2016 - 11.2024
- Daily duties include but not limited to helping on the line serving, cooking, cleaning.
- Notify head Chef in advance of shortage in inventory.
- Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times.
- Ensure rapid refrigeration of unwrapped food to avoid spoilage and contamination.
BOH Kitchen Lead Cook
Islamorada Fish Company
10.2007 - 05.2016
- Performed sauté, grilling, preparation, frying and cleanup tasks daily.
- Notify head Chef in advance of likely shortages in inventory.
- Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times.
- Maintained swift refrigeration of leftover food to prevent bacterial contamination.
Assistant Chef
Aramark /Business Dining
03.2003 - 02.2014
- Assistant Chef in charge of preparing food for a cafeteria style environment.
- Assist in writing menus, food and supply ordering.
- Maintain and replenish inventory counts.
- Also facilitate and assist with end of business clean up.
Head Chef
The Heritage/ Retirement Community
06.2001 - 04.2003
- Responsible for the startup and organization of kitchen and staff.
- Menu writing, cooking, cleaning and inventory control.
- Other duties included food preparation for patients with special needs as well as creating menu for clients in main dining facilities.
Assistant Chef
Aramark Astrodome and G.R.B.
01.1995 - 05.2001
- As Assistant Chef I was in charge of food preparation and side dishes for multi events for 5,000 plus guests.
- Order additional inventory, take stock counts.
- Prepared daily hot food items from company menu, and assisted in the preparation of accurate customer orders and timely delivery.
Sous Chef
8.0 Restaurant & Bar
08.1992 - 03.1995
- As a Sous Chef I was in charge of a kitchen staff, writing menus preparing food to order.
- Ordering all foods and supplies needed to run daily operations.
- Creating daily specials of 'My Soul Food' as featured in Houston Post and showcased in local newspapers; receiving positive reviews which brought celebrity clientele to the establishment.
Head Cook
T.I.R.R. Canteen and Aramark Food Service
04.1990 - 07.1992
- As Head Cook I was responsible for preparing, cooking food and side dishes for staff as well as patients with special dish preparation for patients with special needs.
- Other duties included cleaning kitchen and freezer area as well as inventory.
Education
Ophthalmic Technician -
National Ed. Center
01.1988
X-ray Technician -
Houston Community Collage
01.1980
High School -
E.E. Worthing High School
01.1975
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Cook
Aramark Food Service
03.2025 - Current
Cook
Compass Group
12.2016 - 11.2024
BOH Kitchen Lead Cook
Islamorada Fish Company
10.2007 - 05.2016
Assistant Chef
Aramark /Business Dining
03.2003 - 02.2014
Head Chef
The Heritage/ Retirement Community
06.2001 - 04.2003
Assistant Chef
Aramark Astrodome and G.R.B.
01.1995 - 05.2001
Sous Chef
8.0 Restaurant & Bar
08.1992 - 03.1995
Head Cook
T.I.R.R. Canteen and Aramark Food Service
04.1990 - 07.1992
Ophthalmic Technician -
National Ed. Center
X-ray Technician -
Houston Community Collage
High School -
E.E. Worthing High School
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