Tiffany Player
Columbia
Summary
Detail-oriented culinary professional with strong customer service and leadership skills, focused on enhancing food safety, optimizing kitchen workflows, and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
Halls Chophouse
Columbia, SC
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared ingredients and components for high-quality dishes in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to comply with health standards.
- Assisted chefs with cooking techniques and plating to enhance presentation quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring safety protocols were followed consistently.
Supervisor
Panda Express
Columbia, SC
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for food preparation and service.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation techniques.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance food safety standards and compliance.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Assistant Manager
Red Lobster
Columbia, SC
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in training and onboarding new staff to enhance team performance.
- Implemented inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and service excellence.
- Monitored guest feedback and collaborated with staff to improve dining experience consistently.
- Developed staff schedules that aligned with business needs while promoting employee satisfaction.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Head Line Cook
Red Lobster
The Bronx, NY
06.2016 - 04.2022
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks, enhancing team efficiency and culinary skills.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, improving customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Optimized kitchen workflows, resulting in faster meal preparation times during peak hours.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
GED -
Evander Childs High School
The Bronx, NY07.2015
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
Certification
- Certified serve safe
- certfied in allergens
Timeline
Supervisor
Panda Express
08.2025 - 04.2026
Prep Cook
Halls Chophouse
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Red Lobster
05.2023 - 08.2025
Head Line Cook
Red Lobster
06.2016 - 04.2022
GED -
Evander Childs High School