Amanda Pence
Coos Bay,OR
Summary
Energetic culinary professional with flair for creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Dynamic leader in fast-paced restaurant settings with natural skill for customer service. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Member Cook
McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant
Springfield, OR
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
Crew Member
Wendy's Restaurant
Coos Bay, OR
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
Seafood Processor
Bandon Pacific Seafood
Charleston, OR
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Cleaned, scraped, trimmed and filleted various seafood products.
- Operated industry-specific machines and equipment, maintaining safety procedures.
- Discarded defective matters into waste.
- Segregated products according to color, size and grade.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Team Member
Burger King
Coos Bay, OR
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Motel 6 Hotel
Coos Bay, OR
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Replaced used towels and other bathroom amenities such as shampoo, paper towels, and soap.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Completed pre-cleaning duties by setting up cleaning carts with fresh linens, cleaning supplies, and requested guest supplies.
Housekeeping Attendant
Best Western Hotel
Cottage Grove, OR
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Replaced used towels and other bathroom amenities such as shampoo, paper towels, and soap.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
Certified Crew Trainer
Taco Bell Restaurant
North Bend, OR
10.2011 - 03.2015
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Studied crew members during work shift to provide feedback and guidance in improving performance.
- Mentored junior employees to improve performance, food safety, and customer service.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Education
GED -
Cottage Grove High School
Cottage Grove, OR09.2005
Skills
- High-Volume Environments
- Collaborative Relationships
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Company Quality Standards
- Food Sanitization
- Health Inspections
- Menu Item Preparation
- Clean Fryers and Grills
- Grilling Techniques
- Safe Work Practices
- Math Skills
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Cash Control
Affiliations
hard worker and easy going with everyone and the people that comes to the store . always making them laugh before they leave.
Timeline
Crew Member Cook
McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant
09.2023 - 09.2023
Crew Member
Wendy's Restaurant
06.2022 - 08.2022
Seafood Processor
Bandon Pacific Seafood
12.2021 - 02.2022
Team Member
Burger King
07.2021 - 09.2021
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Motel 6 Hotel
06.2021 - 07.2021
Housekeeping Attendant
Best Western Hotel
07.2015 - 08.2015
Certified Crew Trainer
Taco Bell Restaurant
10.2011 - 03.2015
GED -
Cottage Grove High School