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Ayla Garrett

Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in the culinary and service industry, notably at McMenamins Tavern & Pool. Excelled in BBQ cooking techniques and maintaining cleanliness, ensuring top-notch food safety standards. Demonstrated exceptional customer service by effectively handling complaints, leading to a significant improvement in customer satisfaction. Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments, showcasing strong teamwork and adaptability skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lawless BBQ

Expo
12.2023 - Current

Both receiving and placing orders. Smoking and trimming meat. preparing side dishes, serving food at tables, and working at an expo. Inventory, organization, and cleaning.

Botto's BBQ

Cutter/Front of House
12.2022 - 09.2023

Uphold safety, health, and hygienic standards in the workspace. Accept orders for food and beverages and collect money from clients. chopping meat as needed. assisting with catering tasks.

McMenamins Tavern & Pool

Front of the Housde & Back of the House Lead
05.2018 - 04.2021

Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standers in work area. Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity. Takes food and drink orders and receives payment from costumers.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Line Cook
10.2017 - 05.2018

To guarantee quality control, collaborate with the front of the house crew. arranges plates for optimal display, measures quantities, and adheres to recipes. worked in a fast-paced setting while performing culinary job duties like frying, grilling, sautéing, and baking dishes to order for guests.

Burger King

Shift Leader
09.2016 - 10.2017

worked my way up to the position of shift leader in a busy culinary setting. In charge of all management-related tasks while on duty. made sure employees finished all of their shift work. engaged with every consumer and amicably addressed their grievances. worked with the cashier of drawers to conduct money counts and resolve any inconsistencies.

Porky's

Bartender
06.2011 - 07.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Responsible for the night shift, attending customers at the bar. Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow staff and management. Keeping my station clean. Serving tables outside of the bar and making drink orders. Shutting down restocking cleaning and preparing for the morning shift.

Seadrunar Recycling

Crew Member
10.2007 - 09.2008

Sorting through paper and waste on the conveyor belts. Participates in loading and unloading trucks. Assisted in the sorting and cutting of book bindings. Creating detailed with reports and bringing down the overall weight percentage

Education

Aloha High
Aloha, OR

Skills

  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Excellent customer service
  • Food safety
  • Handling complaints
  • Food presentation
  • Menu memorization
  • Order accuracy
  • Food pairing
  • Allergy accommodations
  • Wine and beverage service
  • Food allergies awareness
  • BBQ cooking techniques
  • Grill maintenance
  • Customer service

Timeline

Lawless BBQ

Expo
12.2023 - Current

Botto's BBQ

Cutter/Front of House
12.2022 - 09.2023

McMenamins Tavern & Pool

Front of the Housde & Back of the House Lead
05.2018 - 04.2021

Buffalo Wild Wings

Line Cook
10.2017 - 05.2018

Burger King

Shift Leader
09.2016 - 10.2017

Porky's

Bartender
06.2011 - 07.2016

Seadrunar Recycling

Crew Member
10.2007 - 09.2008

Aloha High
Ayla Garrett