Tammy Montgomery
Rush City
Summary
Reliable head cook offering several years of experience working in busy, institutional-sized kitchens.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Cook
Taher Acquisition
Minnetonka
03.2007 - Current
- Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
- Monitored portion size and waste control to maintain cost effectiveness.
- Maintained inventory of all food items and ensured proper storage techniques were used.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of kitchen supplies and food materials.
- Fostered a collaborative and respectful kitchen environment, promoting team cohesion.
- Placed orders for food and supplies used for preparing and cooking meals.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food production.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws and regulations regarding food safety.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Health Educator
Stay well Health Care
Eagan
Education
Liberal Arts Degree
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Hieghts, Mn 05.2001 -
Skills
- Inventory management
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Supply ordering
Certification
- Certified Food Protection Manager. No.FM119279. Issued: 10/23/2023
Timeline
Head Cook
Taher Acquisition
03.2007 - Current
Liberal Arts Degree
Inver Hills Community College
05.2001 -
Health Educator
Stay well Health Care
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