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Natasha Badaa

Natasha Badaa

Chef

Talent
Paradise Valley, AZMember since July 16, 2026
Knife SkillsSauce MakingFood Service and SanitationProtein FabricationPeople ManagementRecipe Execution and ConsistencyHigh-Volume ProductionProblem-SolvingTime ManagementLeadership
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Knife SkillsSauce MakingFood Service and SanitationProtein FabricationPeople Management

About

Responsible for daily inventory management and supplier deliveries. Prepare all sauces, dressings, and marinades for daily use. Trained on all stations on the line from pantry to grill.

Experience

Prep Cook at Buck n Rider (2026-05 – Present)

  • Responsible for daily inventory management and supplier deliveries.
  • Prepare all sauces, dressings, and marinades for daily use.
  • Trained on all stations on the line from pantry to grill.
  • Handle batch cookery for vegetable production for daily use.

Cook III at Elements, Sanctuary Camelback Resort and Spa (2025-10 – 2026-05)

  • Lead garde manger operations, including sauce preparation, salad plating, raw bar prep, and execution.
  • Execute production across line stations, servicing 120–300+ covers nightly in a fine dining environment.
  • Support holiday and catering services, ensuring consistency and quality across high-volume events.
  • Prepare and plate high-end quality dishes in accordance with Chef's standards.
  • Manage prep lists and inventory to maximize efficiency.
  • Train interns and new employees on standard operating procedures, recipes, and flow of operations.

Apprenticeship at AZ Chimney Cakes (2025-06 – 2025-10)

  • Opened store following opening protocols including cleaning, security, and food prep.
  • Prepared customer orders including rolling dough for cones, serving ice cream, and building chimney cones. On average, 20+ orders per shift.
  • Assisted General Manager with large-scale catering orders preparing sweet and savory items.

MSP Engagement Manager at TEKsystems (2023-12 – 2025-06)

  • Directed a commission-driven sales strategy optimizing critical metrics (time-to-fill, sub-vendor performance, interview ratios) within a blind MSP model.
  • Expanded Business Intelligence capabilities, boosting fill rates from 0% to 20% by aligning talent solutions with client needs.
  • Mentored and led a high-performing team of 5–7 recruiters across onshore and offshore locations, consistently driving measurable performance improvements.

Delivery Manager - Production at TEKsystems (2021-05 – 2023-12)

  • Scaled a high-performing recruitment team from 14 to 37 members across multiple markets, achieving 200% revenue growth (from $74K to $190K in 2022).
  • Maintained award winning sales revenue over two years while securing multiple recruiter contest wins.
  • Developed and promoted emerging leaders by implementing two Leader Readiness Programs, training over 20 high-potential recruiters.
  • Awarded Leader of the Year 2022 for exceptional leadership and demonstrable business impact.

Team Lead – Application Development at TEKsystems (2017-07 – 2021-05)

Led and coached a team of 15 Specialized Recruiters, establishing scalable processes, clear role definitions, and robust performance management practices.

  • Developed and delivered training sessions on value messaging, referral generation, relationship building, and digital sales tools, enhancing overall team capability.

Technical Recruiter at TEKsystems (2013-06 – 2017-07)

  • Delivered full-cycle recruitment for Microsoft Technologies, effectively matching technical talent with diverse client requirements in local and national markets.
  • Consistently surpassed production goals, earning multiple contests wins and maintaining high candidate satisfaction.

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts, Baking and Restaurant Management – Arizona Culinary Institute (2026)

Bachelor in Business Management – Oregon State University

Certificate in International Business – Grenoble École de Management

Skills

Chef

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