Ardel Addison
Catering Assistant/Customer Service Representative
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Professional Catering Assistant with 20+ years of experience in cooking, knowledge in food handling and safety regulations. Specialize in a variety of Filipino, Mexican, Italian,Chinese and Vietnamese dinners and cuisines.
Talented at taking orders, detail oriented and team player with a passion for creating memorable meals. Remained professional and calm under stressful situations when managing many tasks at once and helping guest. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, positive attitude and strong organizational skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to help things run smoothly to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Assistant/Server
Greater Light Family Church
Santa Ana, CA
03.2017 - Current
- Participate in programs for holidays and unique events
- Set up and break down of decorations.
- Monitored food preparation to determine correct temperature and proper cooking before serving.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Developed menus for special occasions and catered events to match theme and requirements of clients.
- Inspected catering equipment and utensils regularly to manage wear and tear.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Fine Jewelry Sales Associate/Cosmetics /Fragrance Advisor
Boscov's Department Store
Pottsville, PA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Worked with other sales associates to deliver excellent customer service and cut wait times at registers.
- Replenished merchandise from inventory during downtime when stock became low.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures as per company guidelines.
- Consistently exceeded companies target sales by 75% successful rate.
Office Manager
Dani's Timeless Photos
Frackville, PA
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments .
- Greet and welcome clients with a friendly smile.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Improved safety procedures to promote well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
Catering Assistant
Wessie's Soul Food
Orange County, CA
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Monitored food preparation to determine correct temperature and proper cooking before serving.
- Developed menus for special occasions and catered events to match theme and requirements of clients.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Adelphi Business College
Santa Ana, CA 01.1984 - 1985.06
High School Diploma -
Santa Ana Valley
Santa Ana, CA 10.1979 - 2023.06
Skills
Hospitality Service Expertise
Certification
Food handlers card
Food Handlers Card
Food HandlerCertificate of Completion
eFoodcard Food Handler Basic Course.
Certificate number CA-1809583
Issued 08/28/2020- 08/08/2023
State CA 888.243.0222
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Fine Jewelry Sales Associate/Cosmetics /Fragrance Advisor
Boscov's Department Store
08.2021 - 10.2021
Food handlers card
08-2020
Office Manager
Dani's Timeless Photos
07.2020 - 07.2021
Catering Assistant/Server
Greater Light Family Church
03.2017 - Current
Catering Assistant
Wessie's Soul Food
01.2015 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Adelphi Business College
01.1984 - 1985.06
High School Diploma -
Santa Ana Valley
10.1979 - 2023.06