TICHINA CLARK-GAMBLE
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced Chef with demonstrated proficiency in kitchen management and inventory planning. Bringing culinary expertise, excellent knife skills and unmatched menu planning. Committed to food safety and sanitation best practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Taste Buddies LLC
2018.08 - Current
- Manage food, labor and operating costs with stringent food cost analysis and forecasting
- Enforce food safety regulations and best practices across all kitchen staff
- Modify standard recipes to accommodate customer allergies and dietary restrictions
- Created innovative menu items that balanced taste with nutritional value
- Implement safety protocols in adherence with OSHA guidelines within kitchen environment
- Styled plate presentation for visual appeal.
Food Service Worker
IPS
2022.12 - 2024.02
- Monitored food at serving areas for freshness and replenishment needs
- Plated food according to quality presentation standards and temperature guidelines
- Restocked food and supplies in cafeterias, kitchens, and food preparation areas
- Reviewed food orders carefully to prepare accurate meal trays
- Observed quality and safety standards for safe food-handling practices
- Communicated with FOH and BOH staff to coordinate operations and support servers and kitchen staff.
Kitchen Supervisor
Indiana University Health
2015.08 - 2022.12
- Managed day-to-day nutritional services for long-term residents in Hospital facility
- Trained team to provide high quality service to guarantee customer satisfaction
- Resolved errors and incidents through work review and monitoring
- Minimized costs through food, supply and waste tracking and control
- Addressed customer issues by validating complaints and exchanging ordered food
- Evaluated staff performance, communicating feedback, and setting personal goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN05.2026
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Customer Service
- Safety Procedures
- Kitchen operations management
- Workflow Planning
- Cost Control
- Food Safety
- Plating techniques
- Catering events
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, National Restaurant Association- 2024
- Certified Kitchen Cook, American Hotel and Lodging - 2017
- Certified ServSafe Instructor and Registered ServSafe Examination Proctor, National Restaurant Association - 2024
- Certified Dietary Manager Certification, Ivy Tech Community College, Expected in 2026
Timeline
Food Service Worker
IPS
2022.12 - 2024.02
Owner
Taste Buddies LLC
2018.08 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Indiana University Health
2015.08 - 2022.12
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Ivy Tech Community College
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, National Restaurant Association- 2024
- Certified Kitchen Cook, American Hotel and Lodging - 2017
- Certified ServSafe Instructor and Registered ServSafe Examination Proctor, National Restaurant Association - 2024
- Certified Dietary Manager Certification, Ivy Tech Community College, Expected in 2026
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