Tashena Spencer
Pendleton,OR
Summary
Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes with skills in management in a kitchen in staff as well as inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Wildhorse Casino
Pendleton , OR
07.2017 - 10.2023
- 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.
Line Cook/Training Supervisor
Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
Albuquerque , NM
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
Line Cook
Sandia Golf course/OB Sports golf management
Albuquerque , NM
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
Fine Dining Cook
Sandia Resort & Casino
Albuquerque , NM
08.2013 - 04.2014
- 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.
Cook
Lauguna Development Corperation/ Route 66 Cas
Albuquerque , NM
02.2010 - 12.2012
Assistant Manager
Quiznos Restaurant
Renton , WA
01.2007 - 09.2008
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
Customer Service Representative
Circle K Stores Inc.
Albuquerque , NM
04.2006 - 08.2006
- Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Gathered customer feedback through surveys and used the data to improve customer service.
Assistant Manager
Sandia Chile Grill
Albuquerque , NM
03.2004 - 08.2005
Customer Service Representative
Circle K stores
Albuquerque , NM
03.2004 - 08.2005
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
Cook's Assistant
Acore foods
Albuquerque , NM
02.2003 - 04.2003
- Assisted in prepping ingredients for meals by washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies such as food items, utensils, and equipment.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware between tasks.
Custodian
MSSI
, NM
01.2003 - 04.2003
Education
Certificate For Basic Cooking And Baking - Culinary Arts
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Albuquerque, NM04.2005
Skills
- Fine Dining
- Sanitation
- Frying
- Order Verification
- Food Presentation
- Recipe-Based Cooking
- Supply Restocking
- Customer Service
- Grilling
- New Hire Training
Timeline
Cook
Wildhorse Casino
07.2017 - 10.2023
Line Cook/Training Supervisor
Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
05.2015 - 04.2017
Line Cook
Sandia Golf course/OB Sports golf management
05.2014 - 01.2015
Fine Dining Cook
Sandia Resort & Casino
08.2013 - 04.2014
Cook
Lauguna Development Corperation/ Route 66 Cas
02.2010 - 12.2012
Assistant Manager
Quiznos Restaurant
01.2007 - 09.2008
Customer Service Representative
Circle K Stores Inc.
04.2006 - 08.2006
Assistant Manager
Sandia Chile Grill
03.2004 - 08.2005
Customer Service Representative
Circle K stores
03.2004 - 08.2005
Cook's Assistant
Acore foods
02.2003 - 04.2003
Custodian
MSSI
01.2003 - 04.2003
Certificate For Basic Cooking And Baking - Culinary Arts
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
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