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Receptionist

Cynthia MacKay

Belleville,AR

Summary

Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietary Server

Mitchells Nursing Home
2023.09 - Current

Improved patient satisfaction by providing timely and efficient meal service to residents.

  • Expedited meal delivery by efficiently organizing tray assembly lines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
  • Received positive feedback from patients regarding quality of service, contributing to an improved facility reputation.
  • Provided compassionate care for elderly residents while assisting them during mealtimes, fostering a supportive atmosphere.
  • Streamlined meal preparation, resulting in faster service times for patients and staff.
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when preparing meals according to specific dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • Supported needs of 3- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily.

Restaurant Manager

Country Club of Arakansas
2019.04 - 2023.01
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Reconciled over 100 cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records daily.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies daily.
  • Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.

Purchasing Manager

Blackstone Ammunition
2015.10 - 2019.04
  • .Sourced 50+ vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Used Microsoft excel to authorize and monitor 100+ open purchase orders and consumables.
  • Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
  • Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
  • Reduced order processing time by automating purchase orders and invoicing systems.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records daily.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
05.2007

Skills

  • Punctuality
  • Verbal Communication
  • Food handling
  • Dietary restrictions understanding
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Meal Planning
  • Allergen awareness
  • Menu development
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Team Player
  • Efficient multi-tasker

Timeline

Dietary Server

Mitchells Nursing Home
2023.09 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Country Club of Arakansas
2019.04 - 2023.01

Purchasing Manager

Blackstone Ammunition
2015.10 - 2019.04

Associate of Science - Biology

University of Central Arkansas
Cynthia MacKay