Amy Lawson
King
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Jr Blast after school instructor
Insight Human Services
Walnut Cove
- Organized recreational activities to promote teamwork and social skills.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student progress and behavior.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance program offerings and delivery.
- Supervised students during activities, ensuring their safety and engagement.
- Established strong relationships with families by attending parent meetings.
- Assisted students with homework assignments, ensuring comprehension and timely completion.
- Managed classroom resources and supplies, ensuring availability for all activities.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Cook
Camp Hanes
King
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Prepared meals using fresh ingredients for campers and staff.
- Collaborated with team members to serve meals promptly during dining hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation.
- Assisted in menu planning to ensure variety and nutrition for campers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in menu planning based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently for food preparation.
- Collaborated with team to create a positive dining experience for campers.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Wendy's
King
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for various menu items.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe handling and storage of food products.
- Collaborated with team members to assemble orders quickly and efficiently during peak hours.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene in food preparation areas throughout the shift.
- Cleaned, washed, and cut raw meats, vegetables, fruits, and other food items prior to cooking or serving.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies such as seasonings, condiments, spices, and other ingredients.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas following wrapping labeling dating and rotation procedures.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, broilers, steam kettles, to ensure proper cooking times.
- Prepared ingredients for meals according to recipes and menus.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Assembled dishes according to recipes and presentation standards.
- Tasted all prepared dishes to check flavor quality before serving.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe preparation and storage of ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen workspace and prep areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and ovens safely.
- Operated various kitchen equipment efficiently including mixers grinders slicers choppers blenders.
- Checked quality of ingredients received from suppliers ensuring freshness accuracy of order quantity.
- Ensured that all food items were prepared according to established recipes and standards.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Education
North Stokes
King, North CarolinaSkills
- Student monitoring
- Afternoon care
- Classroom management
- Homework support
- Inventory management
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Cook
Camp Hanes
06.2023 - 06.2025
Kitchen Prep Cook
Wendy's
05.2022 - 04.2023
Jr Blast after school instructor
Insight Human Services
North Stokes