Tymara Cosey
Baton Rouge
Summary
High-energy culinary professional bringing exceptional leadership and planning abilities. Dedicated to improving team performance and meeting high standards for taste and presentation. Results-oriented and hardworking with excellent multitasking skills and focused mentality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
EasyStop
Baton Rouge
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Managed inventory supplies, ordering ingredients as needed for daily operations.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and equipment usage effectively.
- Assisted in menu planning, considering seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Coordinated meal preparation schedules to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Monitored food quality during preparation and cooking processes consistently.
- Resolved staff conflicts promptly to maintain a positive work environment.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment for maintenance and cleanliness.
- Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Maintained a clean working environment by delegating tasks appropriately among staff members.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients, supplies and equipment.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Worked closely with front-of-house personnel during peak hours ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintained food costs by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Created daily, weekly and monthly work schedules for kitchen staff.
- Performed regular inspections of storage areas, coolers, freezers, ovens.
- Collaborated with other supervisors on various projects related to restaurant operations.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy of orders placed.
- Implemented strategies for improving efficiency in the kitchen while minimizing waste.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Shift Manager
Wendys International
Baton Rouge
04.2006 - 12.2018
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members on food safety and quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain stock availability.
Education
Essential Learning
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Order accuracy
- High volume dining
- Policy enforcement
- Inventory controls
- Kitchen management
- Recruitment
- Opening and closing procedures
- Team management
- Staff training
- Staff management
- Sanitation standards
- Ordering supplies
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory control
- Cost control
- Housekeeping skills
- Team leadership
- Teamwork
- Hiring and onboarding
Certification
Service safe
Alcohol and Tobacco
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
EasyStop
05.2023 - 12.2025
Shift Manager
Wendys International
04.2006 - 12.2018
Essential Learning