Taylore Wallace
Graham
Summary
Goal oriented, solution - focused, organized and passionate team player with a history of providing above and beyond customer service in different settings. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively with new challenges and changing environments.
Experienced culinary professional with a strong background in kitchen operations and staff training. Developed and implemented operational procedures that improved workflow efficiency and reduced food waste. Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards in meal preparation, cooking methods, and food presentation. Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations while fostering teamwork among kitchen staff through effective communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Easy Like Sunday
Greensboro
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Developed and implemented kitchen operational procedures, resulting in improved workflow efficiency and reduced food waste.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff to enhance culinary skills and ensure consistency in food quality and presentation.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering and stock rotation, to maintain optimal supply levels and minimize shortages.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
Line Cook
Pryme Steakhouse
Greensboro
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and excellence in food presentation.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by effectively communicating with team members and managing kitchen workflow.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety regulations to prevent contamination.
Budtender/ Team Associate
Curaleaf
Bellmawr
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted customers with questions about products, remedies for ailments, and answering general questions
- Completed customer transactions on POS systems, upselling and executed customers changes to orders
- Labeled and organized products, assisting inventory team when necessary
- Assisted in the identifying of expiring products, and gathering replacements for sales floor
- Maintained compliance with state regulations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all customers.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels, resulting in improved availability of popular products.
- Conducted regular quality checks on products, ensuring optimal freshness and adherence to safety standards.
Retail Banking Customer Service
Chase Bank
Austin
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Answered questions about account types and banking products such as CD's, money market accounts, loans and credit cards
- Checked on status of customer accounts, checks and payments
- Reviewed and explain account charges
- Assisted banking customers who are victims of fraud, theft or identity fraud
- Assisted with demographic changes
Specialist 4/ Food Service Technician
US ARMY
Fort Bliss
02.2014 - 02.2019
- Responsible for supply, transportation, logistics and budget issues within the Army Battalion
- Ensured protection and sanitation measures are followed both in the field and in the garrison
- Received and stored food items from suppliers
- Performed preventive maintenance on garrison and field kitchen equipment to keep the kitchen running and soldiers fed
- Operated, maintained and cleaned field kitchen equipment
- Performed Rental and Resale residential inspections to insure compliance with Local and State Housing Codes.
- Developed and implemented food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and enhancing overall service quality.
- Assisted in menu planning and development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and nutritional guidelines to enhance meal offerings.
- Maintained kitchen equipment and tools, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to safety standards, reducing downtime during service.
Associate Inspector/Supervisor
South Jersey Inspections Corp
Pennsauken
04.2004 - 02.2014
- Interacted and communicates with clients regarding production
- Promoted workplace safety and educate employees on safety policies and procedures
- Provided information regarding and maintains adherence to Company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices
- Managed all facets of inspection, including human resources management, inventory management, equipment and facilities management
Education
High School -
Creative and Performing Arts High School
Camden, NJAssociate of Arts - Culinary
Delaware Technical Community College
Wilmington, DESkills
- Customer Service
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Regulatory Compliance
- File/Record Management
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Staff training
References
Upon Request
Certification
- ServSafe Certification exp. 12/1/2027
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Easy Like Sunday
09.2025 - 02.2026
Line Cook
Pryme Steakhouse
06.2025 - 09.2025
Budtender/ Team Associate
Curaleaf
10.2023 - 12.2024
Retail Banking Customer Service
Chase Bank
03.2019 - 01.2020
Specialist 4/ Food Service Technician
US ARMY
02.2014 - 02.2019
Associate Inspector/Supervisor
South Jersey Inspections Corp
04.2004 - 02.2014
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Delaware Technical Community College
High School -
Creative and Performing Arts High School