Aaron Howard
Yarmouth Port,MA
Summary
Hospitable Food Staff with solid background in food and bar service for weddings, social events and corporate functions. Executes food delivery and facility set-up for events.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Staff Member
Backside Bakes
04.2023 - Current
- Provide friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Maintain flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Help chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Serve appetizers, deliver entrees, and refill beverages for banquet guests.
- Clear dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Arrange furniture and added decorations to assist in setting up for catering events.\
- Often set up and ran raw bars with shellfish and fruit.
Landscaper
Self Employed
04.2020 - Current
- Maintain grounds by trimming, weeding, mowing, and general clean-up.
- Perform planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Negotiate the price for a task/job with a customer.
- Utilize creative design techniques to maximize aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects.
Prep Cook
The Knack
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits, meats, and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Cook
Sandbar West Dennis
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Kitchen Hand
Good Friends Cafe
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Monitored food temperatures and quality throughout shifts.
- Occasionally assisted with cooking and preparing food.
Education
Nauset Regional High School
North Eastham, MA06.2024
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Highly Motivated
- Emotional Awareness
- Problem Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Statistical Analysis
Timeline
Catering Staff Member
Backside Bakes
04.2023 - Current
Prep Cook
The Knack
05.2022 - 09.2023
Kitchen Hand
Good Friends Cafe
05.2021 - 10.2021
Landscaper
Self Employed
04.2020 - Current
Cook
Sandbar West Dennis
04.2020 - 09.2022
Nauset Regional High School