Overview
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Education
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Chelsea Lafontaine

East Hartford,CT

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Dining Room Supervisor

The Residence at Glastonbury
Glastonbury, CT
10.2024 - 11.2025
  • Supervised dining room operations to ensure high standards of service and cleanliness.
  • Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices and menu knowledge.
  • Coordinated dining room setup, including table arrangements and place settings
  • Ensured resident satisfaction by maintaining knowledge of all resident dietary needs and preferences.
  • Managed schedules for all servers and coordinated shift coverage.
  • Communicated with directors and kitchen staff to resolve issues quickly and maintain service flow.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate goals, policies, and performance expectations.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food service and adherence to quality standards.
  • Maintained responsibility for food, beverage and kitchen equipment ordering, regularly assessing departmental needs and verifying sufficient stock levels.

Dining Room Server

The Residence at Glastonbury
Glastonbury, CT
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Delivered exceptional dining experiences by attentively serving food and beverages to residents.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, ensuring a welcoming environment for guests.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to accurately relay orders and accommodate special dietary needs.
  • Assisted in training new servers, promoting teamwork and efficient service delivery.
  • Built positive relationships with residents to enhance their dining experience.

Dining Room Server

The Hearth
Glastonbury, CT
11.2022 - 11.2023

Provided meal delivery services to elderly residents with professionalism and compassion.

• Followed dietary guidelines and safety procedures.

• Assisted with maintaining dining room cleanliness and organization.

Store Consultant

FedEx Office
East Windsor, CT
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Analyzed client needs to recommend tailored solutions for print and shipping services.
  • Developed training materials for new team members, enhancing onboarding efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows and improve service delivery.
  • Implemented best practices for inventory management, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.

Quality Control Inspector

Donwell Company
Manchester, CT
07.2012 - 11.2019
  • Conducted visual inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Performed in-process testing and measurements to identify defects and improve production quality.
  • Documented inspection results and communicated findings to production teams for immediate action.
  • Collaborated with team members to implement corrective actions for identified quality issues.

Quality Control Inspector

Point Staffing
Manchester, CT
05.2010 - 07.2012
  • Performed in-process testing and measurements to identify defects and improve production quality.
  • Documented inspection results and communicated findings to production teams for immediate action.
  • Trained new staff on quality control processes and standard operating procedures.
  • Analyzed data from quality inspections to identify trends and recommend process improvements.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Hartford High School
East Hartford, CT
05.2009

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Team management
  • Sanitation standards
  • Food presentation
  • Employee scheduling
  • Table setting
  • Strong leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Dining Room Supervisor

The Residence at Glastonbury
10.2024 - 11.2025

Dining Room Server

The Residence at Glastonbury
11.2023 - 11.2024

Dining Room Server

The Hearth
11.2022 - 11.2023

Store Consultant

FedEx Office
02.2020 - 11.2020

Quality Control Inspector

Donwell Company
07.2012 - 11.2019

Quality Control Inspector

Point Staffing
05.2010 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

East Hartford High School
Chelsea Lafontaine