Tishawn FLANDERS
lilburn
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Chilis Bar & Grill, excelling in employee training and health code compliance. Expert in scheduling and quality assurance, I foster team collaboration to enhance productivity and ensure safe food handling. Committed to maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments while driving operational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Chilis Bar & Grill
11.2019 - 03.2025
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Line Cook
Arrogas 32
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Construction Worker
PCL Construction
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norwich Free Academy
Norwich, CT06-2008
Skills
- Scheduling
- Employee monitoring
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Health code compliance
- Order delivery practices
- High volume dining
- Quality assurance
- BOH operations
- Supply ordering
- Safe food handling
- Team building
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Chilis Bar & Grill
11.2019 - 03.2025
Line Cook
Arrogas 32
06.2016 - 10.2019
Construction Worker
PCL Construction
04.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Norwich Free Academy
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