Codi Groszkiewicz
Littleton,CO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Footers Catering
Production Assistance/Mix Master
Arvada, CO
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Coordinated food distribution by organizing food products and plating items to ensure efficient service.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Set up and cleaned up food preparation and service stations before and after catered events.
- Wiped down surfaces and cleaned plates, utensils and trays to sanitize catering space after events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Gathered and analyzed guest feedback to identify areas for improvement in customer service.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that enhanced team collaboration and event outcomes.
- Assisted warehouse manager with daily operations to ensure smooth workflow.
Bartender
School House Kitchen And Libations
Arvada, CO
06.2019 - 04.2023
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system, ensuring accurate transactions and proper change for cash payments.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Managed bar area, designed cocktail menu, handled inventory, ensured regulatory compliance, and fostered positive customer relationships.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and effective upselling techniques to enhance guest experience.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Ensured accurate cash management by systematically organizing daily till totals and tips.
Barista
Starbucks
Arvada, CO
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Greeted customers and took beverage orders, providing tailored recommendations based on taste preferences to enhance customer experience.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Managed morning rush of customers with efficient, levelheaded service, ensuring timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and products.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
Shift Manager
Voodoo Doughnut
Denver, CO
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Coached employees on interactions with customers to drive exceptional service.
- Supported team members to ensure efficient task completion during high-traffic times.
- Collaborated with shift managers to ensure seamless customer service.
- Communicated with other shift managers to facilitate continuum of customer service.
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
- Documented and escalated employee behavioral issues, losses, and customer complaints to upper management.
Education
Business Certificate -
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO 07.2024 - 08.2026
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, ILSkills
- Food Preparation Technique
- Food Storage Safety
- Kitchen Station Organization
- Kitchen Station Restocking
- Quality Assessment
- Event Budgeting
- Time management
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Customer Service
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Timeline
Business Certificate -
Colorado State University Pueblo
07.2024 - 08.2026
Footers Catering
Production Assistance/Mix Master
09.2021 - 12.2023
Barista
Starbucks
08.2021 - 09.2022
Bartender
School House Kitchen And Libations
06.2019 - 04.2023
Shift Manager
Voodoo Doughnut
09.2016 - 05.2021
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College