Ariel Preston
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Spectrum Health Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures and best practices.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation in kitchen operations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate and accurate stock levels for food supplies.
Hostess/server
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring optimal dining experience and efficient table turnover.
- Managed reservation system, coordinating guest flow during peak hours to minimize wait times.
- Worked with other servers to communicate special requests and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
Server
Sheraton Grand Rapids airport hotel
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Showed Knowledge of the menu, including daily menu specials and allergen information
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining room area
- Processed payments accurately and efficient, handling cash and credit card transactions
- Monitored tables and maintained attentiveness to meet guests needs
- Greeted and seated guests
Server/Hostess/Foodrunner
Thornapple brewing company
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth and accurate orders
- Greeted and seated guests promptly
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized dining area and entrance area
- Managed reservations, walk in customers and online reservation
- Provided guests with menu information and answer and other initial questions
- Helping out guests with their request, providing silverware, condiments and any other additional needs
- Assisted in delivering food order and ensuring they meet presentation standards
Hostess/Foodrunner
Amway Grand Hotel
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Warmly greeted and seated guests
- Communicated with servers and kitchen staff for accurate wait times for guests
- Provided guest with accurate menu information and other information about the hotel
- Maintained professional demeanor with interacting with guests
- Assisted in clearing tables after guests finished their meals
- Supported servers by delivering food orders, refilling drinks
- Prepared dining room area by setting tables, with appropriate utensil and glassware
Education
High School Diploma -
C.a Frost environmental science academy
01-2021
Associate of Science - Neuroscience
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI05-2027
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer excellence
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasker and teamwork
- Time management
- Cleaning and organization
Timeline
Line Cook
Spectrum Health Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Hostess/server
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
08.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Sheraton Grand Rapids airport hotel
06.2023 - 08.2023
Server/Hostess/Foodrunner
Thornapple brewing company
07.2022 - 07.2023
Hostess/Foodrunner
Amway Grand Hotel
03.2022 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
C.a Frost environmental science academy
Associate of Science - Neuroscience
Grand Rapids Community College