Braeden Hodge

I work mostly in the Millwork, Lumber and Front End departments.

• Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
• Managed customer relations through communication and helpful interactions.
• Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
• Managed efficient cash register operations.
• Listen to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

• Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
• Communicated with vendors to negotiate prices for bulk ingredients and reduce costs.
• Collaborated with the head chef to create seasonal menus and special dishes, offering more variety and selections to customers.
• Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
• Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
• Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
• Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

• Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
• Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
• Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
• Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
• Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
• Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
• Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.

• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
• Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
• Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
• Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
• Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.