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Amanda McKittrick

Pulaski

Summary

Outgoing cook/baker offering over 18 years of experience in food preparation roles. Highly skilled in operating kitchen equipment and utensils used for cooking and serving. Training in food safety and sanitation methods and regulations. Good communication skills and excellent attention to detail. Takes and follows instructions accurately.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Giles County Board Of Education
09.2023 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.

Pastry, Baking

Amanda's Kitchen
11.2019 - Current
  • Streamlined the baking process for increased efficiency by implementing time-saving techniques and procedures.
  • Received positive feedback from customers and management for consistently delivering visually appealing and delicious pastry creations.
  • Increased bakery efficiency by mastering various baking techniques and equipment.
  • Baked, decorated and delivered custom cakes, cookies, etc. according to desires of the customer (for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, etc).

Painter

Wet Paints
08.2013 - Current
  • Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.

Secretary

Wales Baptist Church
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers, directed and forwarded calls and took messages for other staff members.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Paid bills and maintained records/filed receipts to reflect on financial records
  • Placed, retrieved and delivered orders
  • Deposits


*During this time, I was also leading the hospitality committee. These duties included but were not limited to; feeding families after funeral or other times of need, feeding church for special occasions (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Pastor Appreciation, Vacation Bible School, Youth Retreats, etc.).

Education

High School Diploma -

Giles County High School
Pulaski, TN
05-2002

Skills

  • Food safety knowledge
  • Food Preparation
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Supply Restocking
  • First Aid Training
  • Strong teamwork
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Menu Planning
  • Cooking techniques
  • Stock Rotation
  • Food presentation
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Giles County Board Of Education
09.2023 - Current

Pastry, Baking

Amanda's Kitchen
11.2019 - Current

Secretary

Wales Baptist Church
09.2016 - 03.2020

Painter

Wet Paints
08.2013 - Current

High School Diploma -

Giles County High School
Amanda McKittrick