Tara Foley

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San Diego, Ca *****

ac0iaf@r.postjobfree.com

619-***-****

Summary of Qualifications:

I have obtained a comprehensive understanding of professional standards in a commercial kitchen. My passion is to create quality food in a faced paced kitchen while taking pride in everything I do. I have full knowledge of all mother sauces, sanitation standards and use of commercial kitchen equipment.

Employment History:

Southwestern Yacht Club, San Diego CA

Lead Cook/Pastry Chef, June 2012-Current

Independently open and close the kitchen daily and determine specials for the shift.

Manage all kitchen employees and trained all new team members

Lead cook on the line for breakfast, lunch and dinner service as needed

Responsible for all dessert preparations for the Catering Department and full service restaurant.

Assisted in large scale Catering event plate ups and buffets along with the daily food service

Conduct daily on hand inventories to determine prep needed for the other team members

Main Street Marketing, San Diego CA

Sales Manager, June 2006-June 2012

Produced a high level of sales for business to business sales

Top seller and Trainer of all new sales employees

Created a customized marketing approach based on the varying needs of each business

Provided attentive and personalized service in order to become the companies top producers

Childtime Learning Center, San Diego CA

Kitchen Manager, June 2003- June 2006

Prepared three meals a day independently for over 100 children.

Created nutritional and dietary meal plans for the year

Responsible for all ordering, purchasing, and inventories of the food.

Equipment knowledge includes Grill, Sautee, Flat Top, Steam Kettle, and Convection Ovens

Julian Market and Deli, Julian California

Cook, May 2000- June 2003

Prepared all hot food for the restaurant

Sliced all meats as needed

Conducted daily on hands and prepped accordingly

Ran the line during the daily lunch rush

Education: City College, San Diego CA