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Amanda Gardner

Springfield,MO

Summary

Head Cook passionate about creating meals that our students look forward to eating. I consider myself extremely organized and self motivated. I am a dependable worker who looks forward to coming to work each day and seeing our students. I consider myself a problem solver and enjoy working with other employees to complete our daily objective. I have a passion for New Covenant Academy and each child that attends. I believe in showing grace and try to set a Christian example for my co workers and our students.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Cook

New Covenant Academy
10.2023 - Current
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Efficiently handled high-volume service periods without sacrificing quality or consistency in food preparation.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Monitored food preparation processes to maintain consistent taste.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Food Service Worker

Rpublic Schools
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Floated between 7 schools including 5 elementary, 1 pre-school, 1 middle school and 1 high school.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times.
  • Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.

Head Cook

New Covenant Academy
08.2021 - 08.2023

Same as current.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kickapoo High School
Springfield, MO
05.2002

Skills

  • Current head cook
  • Able to read and complete recipes
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Storage using proper placement in refrigerator and dates
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Inventory Management
  • Delegating Work
  • Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
  • Pantry restocking
  • Practices good food safety habits
  • Temperature checks on all food served
  • Food allergy understanding
  • Waste Reduction
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Order delivery practices
  • Food Prep Planning
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Cleaning and sanitation

Timeline

Head Cook

New Covenant Academy
10.2023 - Current

Food Service Worker

Rpublic Schools
08.2023 - 10.2023

Head Cook

New Covenant Academy
08.2021 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Kickapoo High School
Amanda Gardner