Tyree Walker 3231 Elliot Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 Ph # (612) 827-9071 walker.tyree1@yahoo.com Objective To obtain a Cooking position in which I can utilize my current training skills and experience to contribute to the success of a company and advance professionally Education and Certification Culinary Arts Training Program, People Serving People 2013 Skills Knowledge of recipe, weight, and measurements conversions Experienced in food preparation using proper procedures and policies Maintained accurate inventory records of food and supplies Ability to follow menu plans and complete necessary tracking and reporting Prepared nutritious and tasty food on a daily basis for 350+ people at a time Ensured sanitation and safety at all times in accordance to state health codes Comprehension of proper cooking temperatures for all types of foods Knowledge and understanding of the nutrition guidelines outlined by the USDA Measured, cut, diced, mixed, and cooked various ingredients Proficient in the use of all kitchen equipment Rotated food according to expiration dates to provide quality control Set-up, cleaned, and sanitized dining room tables for efficient guest service Ability to make bread, soups, sauces, and desserts from scratch Maintained composure in fast-paced and high-stress environments Followed detailed instructions to ensure accurate product assembly Ability to work well individually and as part of a team Experience in safely operating ovens, stoves, microwaves, fryers, and grills Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle. Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color. Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes. Mix or blend ingredients, according to recipes, using a paddle or an agitator, or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients. Clean and sterilize vats and factory processing areas. Select and measure or weigh ingredients, using English or metric measures and balance scales. Turn valve controls to start equipment and to adjust operation to maintain product quality. Press switches and turn knobs to start, adjust, and regulate equipment such as beaters, extruders, discharge pipes, and salt pumps. Observe gauges and thermometers to determine if the mixing chamber temperature is within specified limits, and turn valves to control the temperature. Observe and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions, such as leaks or plugging, and report malfunctions or undesirable tastes to supervisors. Experience Bread Mixer, Franklin Street Bakery, Minneapolis, MN 2013 Mattress Recycler, PPL Industries, Minneapolis, MN 2012 School Bus Driver, New Life Church, Minneapolis, MN 2004-2011 Land Surveys Crew, Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, MN 2010 Assembler, Phillips & Temro Industries, Minneapolis, MN 2009 Additional Skills Organized, reliable, and hardworking Very willing to learn new skills and techniques Able to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced setting