Deborah Buffkin
Food Service Worker
Naperville,IL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong background in customer service at AURORA GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL. Expert in food handling and allergy awareness, consistently enhancing customer satisfaction through relationship building and conflict resolution. Proven ability to maintain high standards of quality control and compliance in fast-paced environments.
Cheerful Food Service Working offering experience in fast-paced diner and short-order restaurant settings. Promotes customer comfort and enhanced experiences by answering questions and responding to concerns. Maintains service standards and follows safe service regulations. Always ready to help team members by taking on additional tasks.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Server
AURORA GOOD SAMARITIAN HOSPITAL
02.2018 - Current
- Elevated customer satisfaction through followup and enthusiastic customer service.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Addressed customer complaints quickly and professionally to avoid negative reviews and loss of business.
Merchandise Stocker
Hallmark
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Clerk of Works
Juvenile Detention Center
06.1985 - 06.2011
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Delivered personal clothing and other personal items to juveniles for court date and release dates.
- Assisted newly hired clerks in learning about application reviews and verification procedures, performance strategies and customer service techniques.
Education
No Degree - Child Development/Criminal Justice
Certificate - Biblical Studies
06-2022
High School Diploma -
06-1977
Skills
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Allergy awareness
- Order taking
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food station setup
- Food safety practices
- Order accuracy
- Health code compliance
- Relationship building
- Menu memorization
- Professional attitude
Timeline
Food Server - AURORA GOOD SAMARITIAN HOSPITAL
02.2018 - Current
Merchandise Stocker - Hallmark
08.2014 - 12.2017
Clerk of Works - Juvenile Detention Center
06.1985 - 06.2011
Triton College - No Degree, Child Development/Criminal Justice
Liberty University - Certificate, Biblical Studies
Rezin Orr - High School Diploma,