Amanda Porter
Shelby Twp
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Experienced in kitchen management and team leadership. Successfully trained staff, achieving significant productivity gains and fostering career growth among team members. Acknowledged for being resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Bad Brads BBQ
Macomb
01.2022 - Current
- Promoted to Assistant Kitchen Manager. Earned two promotions within 6 months based on performance, and leadership abilities.
- Promoted to Midnight Closing Manager. Trained and guided 11 line cooks, improving overall performance, service quality, and productivity by 20%. Two of these trainees have been promoted to managers.
- Promoted to Expo leader. Responsible for verification of all orders after plating before delivery to customers.
- Awarded 'Employee of the Month' three times out of 10 employees, consistently receiving positive feedback from clientele for quality and taste of food.
- Selected by ownership to lead the reopening of firebrick oven pizza station. First fully trained team member, trained all staff on station procedures afterwards.
- Adapted well under pressure in high volume environments while maintaining focus on quality execution.
- Hired in as Line Cook. Prepare food complying with all sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards.
Stower & Picker
Amazon
Shelby Twp
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained safety and efficiency to maximize overall productivity and increase stowing rates by 50%.
- Organized products into effective pick locations for fast retrieval; ensured accurate placement of products within the warehouse.
- Utilized RF scanner for receiving, picking orders, and stowing functions.
- Selected and received training as a Learning Ambassador to assist new associates in becoming familiar with job requirements and safety procedures.
Counter Service Pizza Maker
Grant’s Pizza House
Rochester Hills
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment to create 300 pizzas per week.
- Minimized ingredient waste by 25% through precise adherence to pan sizes, dough quantities, and topping measurements.
- Onboarded new team members in restaurant policies, pizza making, dough preparation, and cleaning procedures.
- Maintained compliance with sanitation guidelines during food handling and equipment cleaning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
Macomb, MI05-2020
Skills
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Warehouse Safety
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Safety
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Bad Brads BBQ
01.2022 - Current
Stower & Picker
Amazon
01.2021 - 11.2021
Counter Service Pizza Maker
Grant’s Pizza House
01.2020 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School