Eli Bussey
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Creative Barista skillful in memorizing recipes, maintaining and operating machines and taking customer orders. Offers hands-on experience making and serving coffee and coffee-based beverages. Courteous and respectful individual recognized for consistently receiving excellent feedback from customers and also enjoys engaging with customers. Knowledgeable about different types of brews and concoctions. Consistently delivers exemplary customer service. Remains calm and composed in busy work settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
In-a-tub
Kansas City, MO
09.2021 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Barista
Ten and Two Coffee
Parkville, MO
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Developed creative recipes for signature coffees or blended drinks unique to the cafe.
- Assisted with catering orders for corporate clients or private parties upon request.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Repaired minor issues with equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep coffee machines operational.
- Washed and cleaned coffee maker, french press and espresso machine to remove mineral and hard water deposits.
- Demonstrated techniques on using multiple beverage machines with new team members.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Park Hill South High School
Riverside, MO05.2021
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Food Presentation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Line Management
- Kitchen Operations
- Server Communication
- Recipe Preparation
- Menu Item Memorization
- Crew Training
- Cleaning and Organization
- Punctual and Honest
- Back of House Operations
- Highly Motivated
- Up-Selling
- Opening and Closing Duties
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Graphic Design
- New Hire Training
Affiliations
I'm an aspiring tattoo artist currently working on my portfolio and hopefully entering an apprenticeship by the end of 2024!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Barista
Ten and Two Coffee
06.2022 - 11.2023
Line Cook
In-a-tub
09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Park Hill South High School
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