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Work History
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Cassaunie Vitale

Boise,ID

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Boise's Bacon, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Highly motivated and detail-oriented, I enhance kitchen efficiency while ensuring quality control. Recognized for strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, I consistently deliver exceptional dining experiences, adapting quickly to meet diverse customer needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Bacon Boise
04.2017 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Strengthened team communication through active listening and constructive feedback during shift meetings or one-on-one sessions.

Restaurant Crew Member

Little Caesars pizza
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Prepared food items
  • Spoke with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service
  • Washed dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand
  • Weighed and measured ingredients
  • Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
  • Communicated with other kitchen team members to ensure food was prepared on time and correctly
  • Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas
  • Provided excellent customer service
  • Requested and recorded customer orders, and computed bills
  • Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift.
  • Answered telephone calls and responded to inquiries.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
  • Executed daily production lists and goals
  • Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
  • Greeted each customer with friendly eye contact
  • Swept and scrubbed floors
  • Ensured established pars were maintained
  • Maintained kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition
  • Consistently offered professional, friendly and engaging service.
  • Scraped and stacked dirty dishes, and carried dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning

Team Crew

Arby's
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Prepared specialty foods such as pizzas and sandwiches, following specific methods that required quick prep time.
  • Reported to each shift on time and ready to work.
  • Routinely moved and stocked food products weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Prepared all food orders within a 2-3 minute time frame.
  • Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
  • Strictly followed all cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures.
  • Communicated openly and honestly with the management team during each shift to ensure it ran smoothly.
  • Diligently restocked work stations and display cases.
  • Operated the drive-through window and sales register quickly and efficiently.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control.
  • Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
  • Performed all position responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality.
  • Promptly and empathetically handled guest concerns and complaints.
  • Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers.
  • Pleasantly and courteously interacted with customers.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
  • Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation.
  • Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately.
  • Followed food safety procedures according to company policies and health and sanitation regulations.
  • Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and presentation within service goal times.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage or cross-contamination.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, including in the kitchen, bathrooms, building exterior, parking lot, dumpster and sidewalk.
  • Reported to all shifts wearing a neat, clean and unwrinkled uniform.
  • Prepped items for later use to save staff time during busy hours.

Crew Worker

Mr. Wash
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Reported to each shift on time and ready to work.
  • Strictly followed all cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures.
  • Communicated openly and honestly with the management team during each shift to ensure it ran smoothly.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Performed all position responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality.
  • Promptly and empathetically handled guest concerns and complaints.
  • Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers.
  • Pleasantly and courteously interacted with customers.
  • Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
  • Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately.
  • Reported to all shifts wearing a neat, clean and unwrinkled uniform.

Childcare Assistant

Tots To Teens Childcare
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
  • Planned and led games, reading time and singing for groups of 15 children.
  • Set up children’s play areas, bookshelves and naptime areas daily.
  • Repaired office equipment and children’s play area toys.
  • Relieved the head teacher and toddler teacher.
  • Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
  • Maintained a positive demeanor to facilitate a stable, consistent environment.
  • Updated records of contact, medical and progress information.
  • Reported parent complaints and comments to managers.
  • Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Managed general housekeeping duties including feeding, diapering, resting, cleanup, etc.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences.
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Assisted the lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting the children down for naps.
  • Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child’s day.
  • Maintained daily records of children’s individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
  • Completed evening classroom and play area cleanup and closing duties.
  • Familiarized parents with center’s policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
  • Used constructive problem-solving techniques to resolve parent disputes.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

The National Guard Youth Challenge Academy
Pierce, Idaho
2014

Skills

  • Food handling preparation
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Self-sufficient and confident
  • Positive and optimistic
  • People-oriented
  • Creative
  • Highly observant
  • Organized
  • Tactful and sensitive
  • Compassionate
  • Skilled upseller
  • Decisive
  • Self-motivated
  • Conscientious
  • Accustomed to shift work
  • Quick learner
  • Good with Numbers and math
  • Customer-oriented
  • Dedicated team player
  • Organized multi-tasker
  • Friendly and helpful
  • Courteous and helpful
  • Trustworthy
  • Resourceful
  • Enthusiastic
  • Flexible schedule
  • Confident
  • Patient

Timeline

Restaurant Crew Member

Little Caesars pizza
07.2017 - 10.2017

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Bacon Boise
04.2017 - Current

Team Crew

Arby's
06.2016 - 07.2017

Crew Worker

Mr. Wash
02.2015 - 06.2015

Childcare Assistant

Tots To Teens Childcare
01.2012 - 01.2015

High School Diploma - undefined

The National Guard Youth Challenge Academy