Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Food Server position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Server Assistant
COTLR Non-profit Organization
01.2012 - 12.2023
Prepare and clean tables and chairs in preparation for Sunday church dinner
Place napkins, cutlery and cups on all dining hall tables
Fill pitchers with ice water and place them on tables
Participate in team debriefing regarding roles during dinner service
Serve dinner and dessert to church members who need assistance
Bus tables after dinner, collect trash and dispose all waste to dumpsters
Wipe down all tables and chairs, stack chairs, vacuum carpet, then ensure all tables and chairs are straight and orderly
Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising attention to detail or customer satisfaction.
Anticipated guest needs proactively, offering assistance before being asked to improve the overall dining experience.
Resolved customer complaints professionally and efficiently, contributing to an environment of excellent hospitality experiences.
Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and placing orders as needed, reducing waste and maintaining adequate supplies for daily operation.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt and courteous service during busy meal times.
Implemented proper food handling procedures consistently, ensuring compliance with local health codes and industry standards.
Communicated with kitchen staff and waiters to provide accurate, timely information regarding orders and minimize delays.
Cleared area, cleaned and wiped tables and chairs to remove residue and comply with hygiene standards.
Opened, poured and served hot and cold beverages to customers to complement food and dining experience.
Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Maintained stock levels of cups, lids, straws, and condiments throughout shift.
Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
Collaborated with other dining room and bar staff to facilitate efficient service.
General Merchandise
Target
09.2020 - 10.2023
General working in pandemic environment
Communication skills vs walkie-talkies
Collecting and sanitizing carts and basket
Unlocking cart wheels
Preparing and delivering online orders
Assisting at checkout and self-checkout
Operating and emptying cardboard baler
Unloading delivery trucks
Organizing and taking inventory of storage area
Operating storage equipment, such as Zebra scanner devices and both manual and electric pallet jacks
Organizing items on rolling shelves by aisle number and stocking them on the sales floor
Retrieving items from storage
Opening 20-30 locked cases for more critical items
Cleaning spills using appropriate equipment for various hazard levels
Processing over 100 returns and exchanges per day
Assisting guests between 10-20 with Target app and savings programs, both in person and over the phone
Organizing and removing discarded items from the store
Discreetly communicating with assets protection to monitor suspicious activity
Assisting approximately 10 or more impaired and disabled guests with shopping a day
General Clerk
Berkeley Bowl
09.2020 - 03.2021
General working in pandemic environment
Communication skills via walkie-talkies
Bagging groceries
Distributing masks and gloves to guests
Collecting and sanitizing carts and baskets
Organizing and locking carts in chains for the night
Organizing shelves
Retrieving items for guests
Operating cardboard baler
Keeping track of the number of guests in the store to prevent risk of infection
Assisting guests with directions and general questions
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
07.2018 - 12.2020
Downtime of store monitored store cleanliness (restocking, mopping, and sweeping store isles
Assisted disabled persons with shopping
Responsible for bagging and loading groceries as needed
Problem solved guests' requests when missed guided in store by giving directions or escorting them to the isle
At the beginning and end of the shift, I collected approximately 50-100 shopping carts
Assisted with stocking inventory from morning delivery
Marking and tagging for food items to be placed on the floor
Maintained cleanliness of store premises, resulting in an inviting shopping environment for customers.
Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate merchandise groups.
Helped customers take merchandise out of the store and load items into vehicles.
Collected more than 50-100 shopping carts from the parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
Assisted elderly or disabled customers with loading groceries into vehicles upon request, demonstrating compassion and care in all interactions.
Collaborated with team members to maintain a well-organized and efficient work area.
Promoted a safe shopping environment by monitoring potential hazards such as spills or cluttered aisles, addressing issues promptly as they arose.
Handled shelf restocks and merchandised front-lane areas to drive sales.
Acted as an ambassador for the store's brand by consistently providing friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient customer service.
Intern/Printing Apprentice
Frin Graphics
03.2018 - 05.2018
Attending to customers as they enter
Guiding clients through their requests to try and meet their needs
Prioritizing various jobs as they come in
Periodically check emails and landline for job requests
Memorize offerable services and prices
Perform cash and card transactions
Deliver products to businesses
Lifting heavy packages to and from building
Cohort Intern
Youth Radio
08.2017 - 09.2017
Learn and utilize various PhotoShop tools and methods
Follow precise instructions
Know the ins and outs of the different tools for each assignment
Ask for help when needed
Listen to and practice advice
Collaborate with others to formulate ideas
Challenge myself and my creativity
Organize work to make it easier to navigate through my assignments
Know how to give concise and constructive criticism
Know how to take criticism as well
Be open-minded to new methods
Food Preparation Worker
Pane Italiana Qualita (PIQ)
03.2017 - 05.2017
Loading the dishwasher, and then letting the dishes wash while completing other tasks
Regularly dispose of garbage into proper receptacles and set them on the curb to be emptied
Mop up trash room with hot water and sanitizer when receptacles are gone
Responsible to remove dishes and garbage from customers’ tables
Maintained cleanliness of the restaurant inside and outside restaurant
Clean up spills and broken dishes
Empty trash from other stations
Disassemble chairs, tables, and umbrellas to bring inside of the gate
Lock up gates and elevator before leaving
Science Seminar Intern
NASA Opportunities in Visualization, Arts and Sciences (NOVAS)
09.2013 - 12.2016
Assemble and set up telescopes and other equipment in preparation of various science seminars and events
Provide information and answer questions from student participants at science events
Create online 3D designs utilizing specialized computer applications
Participate in experimental rocket and weather balloon launches
Serve as a member of a development team for a smart phone virtual reality application
Dishwasher, assistant prep cook, and janitor
Pinx Catering
06.2016 - 11.2016
Soak, scrub, sanitize, air-dry and put away dishes, pots and pans for later use
Prioritize dishes needed by fellow kitchen workers and show them where to find them
Assist with preparation, cooking, and loading of food for clients
Pick up needed things at nearby stores
Spray and wipe down tables, refrigerators/freezers, and Cambros for food storage and delivery
Regularly dispose of trash, recyclables, and compost in proper receptacles
Load and unload products to and from delivery vehicles
Maintain kitchen appliances by cleaning components regularly
Sweep and mop floors thoroughly at the end of the day
Help fellow workers when needed or finished with current set of dishes
Education
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
Berkeley, CA
06.2016
Youth Radio
Oakland, CA
Skills
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
3-D Modelng (TinkerCad)
Adobe Acrobat Suite (Premier Pro/Photoshop)
Quick Learner
Positive Attitude
Customer Service
Cleaning and sanitation
Strong Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Team Oriented
Fast-Paced Environment
Safe Food Handling
Food safety knowledge
Food Preparation
Food and Safety Standards
Food storage practices
Heavy Lifting Capacity
ServSafe
Food Storage
Food Waste Reduction Techniques
Food presentation techniques
Food and Safety Standards
Food storage practices
Heavy Lifting Capacity
ServSafe
Food Storage
Food Waste Reduction Techniques
Food presentation techniques
Additional Information
Yard work, such as pulling out weeds, blowing leaves, watering gardens, cleaning trash, etc., Garage cleaning and organizing., Lifting heavy objects into vehicles., Clearing out old and rotten produce to maintain fresh produce.
Qualifications Summary
Experienced Intern and volunteer with over 3 years in the field of science education and volunteer church dining hall team membership, as well as working per diem as a dishwasher, assistant prep cook, and janitor for Pinx Catering for 5 months, as well as in-depth PhotoShop training and education in professionalism. Multiple years of work in groundskeeping, with experience in using various tools such as leaf blowers and hedge trimmers. Several months of experience as a general assistant in contractor work.
Timeline
General Merchandise
Target
09.2020 - 10.2023
General Clerk
Berkeley Bowl
09.2020 - 03.2021
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
07.2018 - 12.2020
Intern/Printing Apprentice
Frin Graphics
03.2018 - 05.2018
Cohort Intern
Youth Radio
08.2017 - 09.2017
Food Preparation Worker
Pane Italiana Qualita (PIQ)
03.2017 - 05.2017
Dishwasher, assistant prep cook, and janitor
Pinx Catering
06.2016 - 11.2016
Science Seminar Intern
NASA Opportunities in Visualization, Arts and Sciences (NOVAS)
09.2013 - 12.2016
Food Server Assistant
COTLR Non-profit Organization
01.2012 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
Youth Radio
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