Amanda McGowan
Havelock,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in construction and culinary arts. At Northern Exposure, I led teams to enhance productivity and safety, implementing quality control improvements. Skilled in equipment operation and effective communication, I excel in project management and fostering collaboration, ensuring successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Construction professional prepared to take on leadership responsibilities in managing work sites. Known for effectively coordinating projects and fostering collaborative work environment. Reliable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in project management and safety compliance.
With all my time working in the kitchen sense I was 15 years old I have always loved cooking it is a place of happiness for me.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Formen
Northern Exposure
Havelock, ON
03.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced quality control measures on job sites.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Installed windows, doors.
- Installed siding soffit.
- Installed flat roofs metal roofs.
Cook
The Station House
Havelock, ON
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to prepare consistent dishes.
- Utilized kitchen equipment safely while adhering to operational protocols.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying staff of shortages.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge of food safety practices.
Cook
The Ranch Restaurant
Havelock, ON
02.2009 - 11.2020
- Assisted in food preparation and cooking under supervision to ensure quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas to comply with safety regulations.
- Learned proper food storage techniques to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal service during peak hours.
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to prepare consistent dishes.
- Doing the ordering.
- Doing the time schedule for all cooks.
- Prepping all food for the day.
- Putting away the orders.
- Working openings and closings
Education
GED -
Norwood High School
Norwood, ONSkills
- Crew leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Dedicated work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workplace safety
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Daily reporting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Equipment oversight
- Project leadership
- Commercial construction experience
- Customer relations
- Project management
Certification
Food handlers
CPR/AED
Fall arrest
Heights
Timeline
Formen
Northern Exposure
03.2021 - Current
Cook
The Station House
05.2020 - 01.2021
Cook
The Ranch Restaurant
02.2009 - 11.2020
GED -
Norwood High School