Taylor Hignite
Executive Banquet Chef at Spectrum Catering, Concessions and Special Events- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Texas Food Manager
Safe ServeNov, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Spectrum Catering, Concessions and Special Events
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Banquet Chef
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Aug 2018 - Present
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Hilton Garden Inn
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Chef/Kitchen Manager
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Create specials, Amuse Bouche, Train staff, inventory control, Ordering, guest interactions (restaurant), opening/closing, Daily cleaning tasks. Create specials, Amuse Bouche, Train staff, inventory control, Ordering, guest interactions (restaurant), opening/closing, Daily cleaning tasks.
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Chippewa Ranch Camp
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
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May 2013 - Feb 2018
I plan and coordinate meals with Camp administrative staff, and manage a 3 month budget of $100,000 to feed 51-200 staff members and 200+ Campers 3 meals a day/7 days a week. I lead, manage, and am apart of a team of 10 staff members. I oversee and lead the production of every item being prepped with the kitchen. We tend to a wide variety of very specific allergies (Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, corn, fish, peanut, etc.) and other dietary preferences. I plan and coordinate meals with Camp administrative staff, and manage a 3 month budget of $100,000 to feed 51-200 staff members and 200+ Campers 3 meals a day/7 days a week. I lead, manage, and am apart of a team of 10 staff members. I oversee and lead the production of every item being prepped with the kitchen. We tend to a wide variety of very specific allergies (Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, corn, fish, peanut, etc.) and other dietary preferences.
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Campus Cooks
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Unit Manager/ Head Chef
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Feb 2012 - Nov 2016
I am a unit manager/head chef. I create weekly menus, that plan meals for between 30 and 150 people. I track the budget, and spend accordingly. I provide 2 meals a day, 6 days a week. The majority of the work that takes place is almost entirely from scratch. I was trimmed and trained for this position. When being promoted, I was moved from Indiana to Texas. I am a unit manager/head chef. I create weekly menus, that plan meals for between 30 and 150 people. I track the budget, and spend accordingly. I provide 2 meals a day, 6 days a week. The majority of the work that takes place is almost entirely from scratch. I was trimmed and trained for this position. When being promoted, I was moved from Indiana to Texas.
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Education
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Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts – Austin
Fundamentals, farm to table, management, Pastry, cuisines of the world, entrapeneurship -
Ball State University
High School, General Education