Claire Kaufman
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dishwasher, Prep Cook, Line Cook, Hostess, Food Runner/Busser, Server
Gyppo Ale Mill
Whitethorn, CA
12.2019 - 09.2024
- Organized guest schedules based on kitchen capacity and server availability while maintaining a welcoming environment
- Welcomed guests and helped servers run food and bus tables, while managing the responsibilities of a hostess.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Accurately recorded orders on a POS and handled money transactions while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Juggled multiple kitchen responsibilities while remaining clean and efficient.
- Prepped food for the kitchen.
- Prepared food for the guests.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz, CA
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Greeted guests upon their arrival at our location
- Provided guests with information and assisted them with purchases
- Handled money/worked a register
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
Farmworker
Flowerstream Farm
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Planted seeds
- Plowed beds
- Planted flowers
- Harvested flowers
- Arranged bouquets
Education
Whale Gulch High School
Whitethorn, CA06.2022
Skills
- Table Bussing
- Cash Handling
- Quality Control
- Effective customer upselling
- Menu Memorization
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Team member support
- Food Running
Additional Sections Info
ASB President
References
- Julie, Peacock, Owner and manager, 1(707)223-3443, Gyppo Ale Mill
- Jeanetta, Riggings, Manager, 1(707)502-0618, Gyppo Ale Mill
- Brenda, Bullington, Site Coordinator, 1(707)367-6044, Whale Gulch School
- Julia, George, English Teacher, 1(949)233-2441
Certification
- California Food Handler certified
- ABC Alcohol Handler certified
Timeline
Sales Associate/Cashier
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
04.2023 - 06.2023
Farmworker
Flowerstream Farm
07.2020 - 01.2022
Dishwasher, Prep Cook, Line Cook, Hostess, Food Runner/Busser, Server
Gyppo Ale Mill
12.2019 - 09.2024
- California Food Handler certified
- ABC Alcohol Handler certified
Whale Gulch High School
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