TANYA Whitford
Greater Sudbury,ON
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, excelling in food preparation and presentation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through high-quality dishes and strong multitasking skills. Expertise in food handling and waste reduction, ensuring compliance with health standards while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Prepared diverse menu items following standardized recipes and hotel guidelines.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met operational needs without waste.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook Supervisor
Kelsey's Restaurant Bar And Grill
08.2016 - 09.2022
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and equipment usage for consistent quality.
- Monitored food quality during preparation and presentation to uphold brand standards.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
Prep Cook
Montana"s
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food prep processes, reducing wait times.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to health regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management for timely replenishment.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Sushi Helper
Bento Sushi
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Prepared sushi rolls and ingredients, ensuring quality and freshness standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment for food safety compliance.
- Collaborated with chefs to streamline sushi preparation processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Trained new staff on sushi-making techniques and workplace safety protocols.
- Improved sushi preparation efficiency by mastering various knife techniques and cutting styles.
Food Preparation Worker
Vrab"s Independant Grocer
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Prepared fresh produce and ingredients, ensuring quality and safety standards were met.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste and ensure availability.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lo-Ellen Secondary School
Greater Sudbury, ON06-1996
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Food waste reduction
- Food plating
- Food handler certification
- Ingredients measuring
- Allergen awareness
- Event catering
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
09.2022 - 07.2025
Cook Supervisor
Kelsey's Restaurant Bar And Grill
08.2016 - 09.2022
Prep Cook
Montana"s
08.2015 - 08.2016
Sushi Helper
Bento Sushi
04.2013 - 08.2015
Food Preparation Worker
Vrab"s Independant Grocer
06.2012 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Lo-Ellen Secondary School