Dena R.

Bassett
841 Dickinson Av #4 Ames, Iowa 50013 515.480.7403 dbassett@iastate.edu

EDUCATION
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts August 2010- Summer 2013
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Hospitality Management Expected Graduation Fall 2015
SKILLS

Calm- Can work efciently and keep a level head when under pressure.

Organized- Ability to be very structured and make sure everything is in its place.

Dependable- Always on time and ability to meet deadlines.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Department of Inspections and Appeals June 2014-August 2014
Summer Intern
Assisted inspectors in inspecting restaurants, temporary events, and food trucks
Shadowed inspectors
Helped input reports into the system and approve food licenses
Took notes for inspectors
Updated the 2009 Food Code with changes
Iowa State University Dinning September 2013-Present

Help cooks prepare food for over 1,000 students

Serve 800+ people food

Work in a team of 6 people to wash, and put away dishes

Clean food venues

Bus tables
Pizza Ranch, Waukee, Altoona, and Ames, Iowa June 2009- August 2013
Assistant Manager August 2011- August 2013

Supervising up to 15 employees at a time

Training new employees on the cash registers, phones, and in the kitchen

Responsible for imputing deposits and sending out fyers for tip night

Responsible for opening, closing, and handling around $2,000 daily

Preparing food, taking orders, and busing tables

Team Leader July 2010- August 2011

Responsible for opening and closing

Preparing food, taking orders, and busing tables

Crew Member June 2009- July 2010

Preparing food, taking orders, and busing tables

VOLUNTEER WORK
Meals From The Heartland September 2008
Hy-Vee Hall, Des Moines, Iowa
Student Helper August 2009- May 2011
Grimes Superstars
CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe Certifed 2011
ServSafe Alcohol Certifed 2012