Brooke Nielsen
Richmond,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with 6 years of restaurant experience and a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, culinary experience and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I have long awaited a job like this and would go as far as to say it is my dream job. I have always had a passion for culinary arts and baking and I feel as though I may be the right person for this job.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Bentley Commons at Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Greeted visitors entering the kitchen area, provided them with information about services offered, and directed them accordingly.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Monitored expiration dates on products and disposed of any spoiled or expired foods.
- Provided assistance with meal setup, serving, and clean up as needed.
- Observed special diets prescribed by physicians or nutritionists.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
Food Runner/Bartender/Fry Cook
Three Notchd Brewery
Charlottesville, VA
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted servers in setting up tables for guests.
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Greeted and welcomed customers as they arrived at the restaurant.
- Informed servers of any special dietary needs or allergies communicated by customers.
- Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving the kitchen area.
- Provided assistance with clearing plates from tables after meals were completed.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas throughout shift including counter tops, floors, equipment.
- Maintained supplies such as napkins, silverware, glassware and plates throughout shift.
- Restocked bar items such as beer taps, wine bottles, liquor bottles and garnishes.
- Followed proper cash handling procedures when accepting payments from customers.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while adhering to company policies.
- Assisted in training new staff members on restaurant operations and procedures.
- Double-checked meals placed in window against customer tickets for accuracy.
- Memorized dining room floor plans and understood seat number system.
- Gained broad base knowledge in restaurant operations, both front-of-house and back-of-house.
- Stocked and restocked food items on the line.
- Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
- Followed all safety and sanitation guidelines when handling food and cleaning kitchen areas.
- Cooked orders according to customer specifications within established time frames.
- Utilized appropriate tools such as tongs or spatulas when retrieving or transferring hot foods from fryer baskets to plates.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak hours.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Dining Room Setup
- Cooking
- Food Preparation
- Customer Service
- Chef Assistance
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Staff Coordination
- Dishwashing
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Flexible Schedule
- Performance Appraisals
- Written And Verbal Communication
- Heavy Lifting
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Bentley Commons at Lynchburg
02.2023 - 03.2024
Food Runner/Bartender/Fry Cook
Three Notchd Brewery
08.2021 - 12.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Liberty University