AMANDA FOSTER
Lexington,AL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Teacher
Loretto Childcare and Preschool
Loretto, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
RCA/USPS
USPS
Lexington
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
- Understood and followed oral and written directions
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Delivered products to customer locations on time
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently
- Case mail and organize packages to ensure proper delivery
- Load vehicle of mail and packages
- Deliver mail and packages to proper addresses.
Cook/Teacher
Loretto Daycare
Loretto
05.2020 - 03.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deshler High School
Tuscumbia, AL06.1996
Skills
- CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED STATE OF TENNESSEE
- SCORE OF 100 MULTIPLE TIME WITH THE STAYE OF TENNESSEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
- Training & Development
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Basic Math
Timeline
Cook/Teacher
Loretto Childcare and Preschool
10.2023 - Current
RCA/USPS
USPS
03.2023 - 10.2023
Cook/Teacher
Loretto Daycare
05.2020 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Deshler High School