Aaron Alf
Rice,MN
Summary
Customer-focused food service professional with an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts. Hands-on experience with Sysco, restaurant operations, food ordering, inventory, event planning, and customer service. Experienced in building strong relationships with regular customers, understanding customer needs, coordinating food orders, and supporting successful events. Looking to bring a strong combination of food industry knowledge, communication skills, and practical restaurant experience to a food sales or customer relationship position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cash & Carry Clerk
Sysco
07.2025 - Current
- Provide professional customer service while assisting customers with their shopping and product needs.
- Help customers locate products and provide knowledgeable support based on food service experience.
- Develop positive customer interactions that contribute to a welcoming and dependable customer experience.
- Assist with large-event planning and help customers prepare for food service needs.
- Handle cash transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain product inventory, stocking, merchandising, and organization throughout the store.
- Package and prepare customer purchases while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional sales environment.
- Apply knowledge of restaurant operations and food products to better understand the needs of food service customers.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Shady's Railside
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Built strong relationships with regular customers by providing consistent service and responding to customer needs.
- Contributed to customer retention and repeat business through dependable service and relationship building.
- Managed food orders and coordinated product needs to support daily restaurant operations.
- Assisted with planning and preparing for large parties and events.
- Communicated regularly with front-of-house staff to ensure customer needs were understood and addressed.
- Created menus and helped determine food needs based on restaurant operations and customer demand.
- Supervised and trained employees, emphasizing communication, teamwork, quality, and customer service.
- Managed food preparation and quality control to ensure consistent products and service.
- Applied Minnesota food safety requirements while maintaining efficient kitchen operations.
- Balanced multiple priorities in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
Line Cook
Great River Bowl & Partner's Pub
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment while maintaining consistent food quality.
- Communicated with team members to ensure customer orders were completed accurately.
- Maintained organized and sanitary work areas while following food safety procedures.
Line Cook
McDonald's
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared customer orders accurately and consistently in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicated with team members to maintain efficient service and accurate orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation while following Minnesota food safety guidelines.
Warming House Attendant
City of Rice
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided customer service and assistance to community members using the facility.
- Helped maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for attendees.
- Maintained snow-free walkways and addressed facility needs during operating hours.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Saint Cloud, MN07-2025
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Customer Service & Relationship Building
- Food & Product Knowledge
- Communication & Active Listening
- Food Ordering & Inventory
- Event & Party Planning
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Time Management & Organization
- Sales-Oriented Customer Service
- Restaurant Operations
- Product Stocking & Merchandising
- Cash Handling
- Computer Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Training & Supervision
- ServSafe Certified
Timeline
Cash & Carry Clerk
Sysco
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Shady's Railside
06.2022 - 05.2025
Line Cook
Great River Bowl & Partner's Pub
11.2021 - 06.2022
Line Cook
McDonald's
10.2020 - 06.2021
Warming House Attendant
City of Rice
12.2019 - 02.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
St. Cloud Technical & Community College