Tiffany Groves
St Louis
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Hilton at the Ball Park, recognized for exceptional food preparation and safety standards. Detail-oriented and motivated, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high customer satisfaction while maintaining cleanliness and organization. Proven ability to multitask and manage food handling efficiently, contributing to a positive dining experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Job Corp St.Louis
St Louis
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Served on the service line, plating food for students.
- Washed dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
- Making sure to have a positive attitude when interacting with students.
Cook
Labor Ready
St. Louis
02.2014 - 08.2024
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Checked completed orders for correct quality and quantity.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Sanitized workstation at the end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food- borne illnesses.
Custodian
St. Louis Public Schools
St. Louis
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Ensured that conditions at school remained safe and sanitary.
- Cleaned and sanitized school environment.
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators, and elevator buttons.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
- Completing daily logs detailing work performed each day; updating records of supplies used during shifts.
Deli Team Member
Sam's Club
St. Louis
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Ensured the deli remained organized and fully stocked.
- Processed customer orders and quality assurance.
- Organized and shipped charitable donations.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Performed closing duties such as restocking shelves, cleaning equipment, sanitizing surfaces and emptying trash bins.
Cook
All Team Staffing
St. Louis
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Prepared and cooked a variety of foods
- Interacted with customers to obtain their orders
- Maintained positive attitude towards customers and co-workers
Nutrition Food Service Worker
Touch Point at St. Anthony's Hospital
St. Louis
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Stocked and set up trays line for residents.
- Made sure karts were ready to deliver meals to residents on time.
- I was able to try and learned variety of different tasks and meals prepared.
CSR/Host
HMSHost
St. Louis
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Came in and opened up the restaurant for the morning shift and rush.
- Worked the host desk, greeting customers, and getting them situated.
- Seated and served customers their meal.
- While under supervision, I helped with a variety of work, from washing dishes to learning prep work.
- Made sure to maintain the area, wiping, sweeping, and mopping.
Trail Ranger
Grace Hill Ameri Corps
St. Louis
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Worked as part of a program that helped others in various ways throughout the community.
- Initiated clean, welcoming environment by picking up litter and refuse and cutting down hazardous or diseased trees.
- Went to the nursing home where we entertained the residents.
- Help people who weren't able to clean up their homes or yards.
- Worked on a trail where we ended up raising money for people in the community to go to different events.
- Raised money to be able to meet President Obama.
- Maintained trails, roads, buildings, and other park infrastructure.
Cook/Prep
Hilton at the Ball Park
St. Louis
07.2006 - 12.2007
- I worked in a banquet hall
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
Education
High School Diploma - cul.arts
Normandy Technical High School
St. Louis, MOSkills
- Detail oriented
- Friendly
- Responsible
- Ability to multi-task
- Motivated
- Dedicated
- Cash Handling
- Cleaning
- Excel
- Housekeeping
- Culinary Experience
- Cooking Experience
- Cooking
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Handling
- Custodial Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Food Safety
- Catering
- Host/Hostess
Certification
Food Handler Certificate
Assessments
- Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation, Completed, 01/01/20
- Food Safety, Expert, 01/01/20
- Food Safety, Expert, 11/01/19
- Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation, Familiar, 07/01/19
- Basic Maintenance and Repair, Familiar, 08/01/19
- Personality: Customer Service Fit, Proficient, 07/01/19
- Workplace English, Familiar, 07/01/19
- Reliability, Highly Proficient, 10/01/19
Timeline
Cook
Job Corp St.Louis
01.2025 - Current
Custodian
St. Louis Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2019
Cook
All Team Staffing
11.2017 - 01.2018
Deli Team Member
Sam's Club
05.2017 - 05.2018
Nutrition Food Service Worker
Touch Point at St. Anthony's Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2017
Cook
Labor Ready
02.2014 - 08.2024
CSR/Host
HMSHost
08.2011 - 12.2014
Trail Ranger
Grace Hill Ameri Corps
08.2008 - 08.2010
Cook/Prep
Hilton at the Ball Park
07.2006 - 12.2007
High School Diploma - cul.arts
Normandy Technical High School