Tiwanda Tolbert

Experienced culinary and hospitality professional with 10+ years of success in hotels, hospitals, stadiums, catering, banquets, and high volume kitchens. Proven team leadership experience, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to coordinate production, train staff, maintain quality standards, and deliver excellent guest service in fast paced environments.

Cook - Delaware North at Atlanta Braves

(2026-03)

• Prepare food for suites, catering, and employee café operations during high volume game day events.
• Support premium hospitality while maintaining quality, presentation, portion, and food safety standards.
• Assist multiple kitchen areas and adapt quickly to changing production needs and service volumes.
• Keep stations stocked, organized, and sanitized before, during, and after each event.

Cook / Banquet Line Cook - Marriott Marquis

(2025-10)

• Prepare and plate high volume banquet and restaurant meals according to chef direction and production schedules.
• Complete prep lists, stock stations, and maintain recipe consistency and portion control.
• Monitor food temperatures, sanitation, and safe food handling throughout each shift.
• Support banquet setup, service, breakdown, and cross functional kitchen operations.

Political Canvasser - Georgia Elections

(2025 - 2025)

• Conducted door to door voter outreach and explained voting procedures to community residents.
• Engaged diverse communities with professionalism, respect, and clear communication.
• Distributed campaign materials and accurately documented voter interactions.
• Met daily outreach and engagement goals while working independently in assigned areas.

Cook - Emory Hospital

(2024-01 - 2025-03)

• Prepared high volume meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital kitchen.
• Followed physician ordered diets, standardized recipes, and portion requirements.
• Maintained HACCP, sanitation, food safety, and temperature control standards.
• Monitored inventory, restocked work areas, and supported efficient meal service.

Cook / Banquet Server - AmeriMart

(2021-05 - 2024-01)

• Supported daily food service operations and assisted team members during busy shifts.
• Prepared and served meals using standardized recipes for regular service, banquets, and catered events.
• Followed customer service, sanitation, safe equipment use, and quality expectations.
• Helped manage workflow, resolve service concerns, and maintain an organized kitchen and dining area.

Campaign Canvasser - Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock U.S. Senate Campaign

(2022 - 2022)

• Conducted community outreach and door to door voter engagement in assigned neighborhoods.
• Educated residents on campaign priorities, voting information, and upcoming election dates.
• Built positive relationships through professional, respectful, and persuasive communication.
• Met daily canvassing and engagement goals while accurately documenting voter responses.

Team Lead / Cook - Chef Redd's BBQ & Country Cooking

(2018-01 - 2022-01)

• Led shift preparation and service while coordinating kitchen assignments and production priorities.
• Prepared barbecue, fried foods, vegetables, and Southern style side dishes with consistent quality.
• Trained and supported team members on recipes, sanitation, portion control, and customer service.
• Coordinated catering orders and maintained food safety, presentation, and timely service standards.

Banquet Server - James Brown Arena

(2014-05 - 2017-07)

• Provided banquet service for concerts, private functions, and special events.
• Assisted with event setup, table service, replenishment, and breakdown duties.
• Responded promptly to guest requests and helped ensure a positive event experience.
• Worked efficiently with culinary and service teams in high volume environments.

Cook - Bell Auditorium

(2011-08 - 2014-12)

• Prepared food for concerts, catered events, and high volume auditorium operations.
• Assisted with banquet production, food setup, service, and breakdown.
• Maintained food quality, sanitation, temperature, and safe handling standards.
• Stocked work areas and supported the kitchen team during fast paced events.

Housekeeper - Curtis Hotel

(2011-03 - 2013-08)

• Cleaned and prepared guest rooms according to hotel cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Changed linens, restocked amenities, and reported maintenance concerns promptly.
• Maintained hallways, public spaces, and assigned service areas.
• Responded courteously to guest requests while completing rooms within required timeframes.

Housekeeper - Days Inn

(2008-06 - 2010-02)

• Cleaned guest rooms, bathrooms, and common areas according to property standards.
• Changed linens, replenished towels, and restocked guest supplies and amenities.
• Assisted with laundry and maintained organized housekeeping storage areas.
• Followed sanitation and safety procedures while meeting daily room assignments.

Customer Service Representative - Future Call

(2006-02 - 2014-08)

• Managed high volume inbound calls and responded to customer questions and concerns.
• Resolved service issues professionally and escalated complex matters when necessary.
• Maintained accurate customer records and documented account interactions.
• Met established quality, productivity, attendance, and performance metrics.

Diploma - Business Office Technology - Augusta Technical College

High School Diploma - T.W. Josey High School