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
2017.07 - 2023.10
- 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
2015.05 - 2017.04
- 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
2014.05 - 2015.01
- 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
2013.08 - 2014.04
- 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
2010.02 - 2012.12
Assistant Manager
Quiznos Restaurant
Renton, WA
2007.01 - 2008.09
- 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
2006.04 - 2006.08
- 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
2004.03 - 2005.08
Customer Service Representative
Circle K stores
Albuquerque , NM
2004.03 - 2005.08
- 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
2003.02 - 2003.04
- 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
2003.01 - 2003.04
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
2017.07 - 2023.10
Line Cook/Training Supervisor
Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
2015.05 - 2017.04
Line Cook
Sandia Golf course/OB Sports golf management
2014.05 - 2015.01
Fine Dining Cook
Sandia Resort & Casino
2013.08 - 2014.04
Cook
Lauguna Development Corperation/ Route 66 Cas
2010.02 - 2012.12
Assistant Manager
Quiznos Restaurant
2007.01 - 2008.09
Customer Service Representative
Circle K Stores Inc.
2006.04 - 2006.08
Assistant Manager
Sandia Chile Grill
2004.03 - 2005.08
Customer Service Representative
Circle K stores
2004.03 - 2005.08
Cook's Assistant
Acore foods
2003.02 - 2003.04
Custodian
MSSI
2003.01 - 2003.04
Certificate For Basic Cooking And Baking - Culinary Arts
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute