Daniel Keshishyan
Glendale,CA
Summary
Skilled food preparation team member experienced in readying cold foods, sides and beverages. Reliable in keeping surfaces clean and sanitized for infection control. Always ready to help team members and customers.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Muffin Can Stop Us
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
Prep Worker
Chop Stop
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted daily inventory of supplies and restocked shelves accordingly.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen, including floors, counters, utensils, and equipment.
- Organized and labeled food items for quick identification.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Portioned and wrapped food or placed directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Prepared ingredients for meal production by washing, chopping, measuring and mixing.
- Operated slicers and grinders to prepare meats according to recipes.
- Assisted in the preparation of salads and other cold foods as needed.
- Heated pre-cooked food items such as sandwiches or burritos when requested.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating kitchen equipment such as knives, blenders and mixers.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, grills and fryers throughout the day to ensure proper cooking times were met.
- Cleaned surfaces with appropriate sanitizer solutions between tasks to maintain a safe work environment.
- Checked expiration dates on all products before use or sale to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times in accordance with company standards.
- Assembled take out orders quickly while ensuring accuracy.
- Stored leftovers properly after each shift to prevent spoilage.
- Adhered strictly to health regulations concerning food handling procedures.
- Rotated stock regularly according to first-in-first-out policy.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as cleaning tables and mopping floors.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Filled condiment containers and stocked napkins for self-service areas.
- Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
- Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Packaged and stored food products appropriately for proper handling and preservation.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, menus and supervisor's instructions.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School
Glendale, CA06-2024
Skills
- Menu familiarity
- Measuring Ingredients
- Food Storage
- Food safety knowledge
- Sanitation Practices
- Cleaning procedures
- Food presentation
- Waste Reduction
- Knife Skills
- Stock Rotation
- Portion Control
- Quality Control
- Equipment Sanitation
- Safe Food Handling
- Food assembly
- Dish preparation
- Surface sanitation
- Recipe preparation
- Team contribution
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Team building
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to Detail
- Inventory Control
- Salad Bar and Buffet Maintenance
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Sweeping and Mopping
- Food Handlers Card
- Effective Communication
- Time management abilities
- Time management
- Friendly and outgoing
- Problem-solving
- Cleanliness
- Cash register operation
- Espresso machine operation
- Safe food handling
- Beverage preparation
- Excellent memory
- Quality control
Education and Training
true,Glendale, CA
Contact
Glendale, CA 91207
Languages
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Barista
Muffin Can Stop Us
05.2024 - Current
Prep Worker
Chop Stop
03.2023 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School