Elizabeth Duncan
Silver Creek,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented student with the ability to learn concepts quickly. Reliable, strong work ethics and committed to working hard to achieve a goal. Excellent communicator. Works well independent or with others as a team. Highly efficient team member well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Blossom Hill BBQ
11.2023 - Current
- Followed SERVSAFE protocol
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Mentored junior staff members in culinary skills and techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Implemented effective waste reduction strategies, minimizing food costs and supporting sustainable practices.
Volunteer Team Member
AWPC
08.2016 - Current
- Music team member for children's Sunday school (Ages 2-11)
- Attended Practices and learned motions for children's songs
- Interacted with the children prior to service
- Engaged children in worship with action songs
- Teaching assistant in 2 & 3-year-old class
- Teaching assistant in 4 & 5 year-old class
- Chaperoned children to the restroom as needed
- Give lesson if main teacher was unavailable
- Keep time schedule to ensure class was done when Parental Service was over.
- Apart of the check-in team
Store Clerk
Georgia Highlands Bookstore
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Processed credit, debit and cash transactions correctly to obtain full payment of customer purchases.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Resolved complaints by providing knowledgeable, quick service to meet any need and promote loyalty.
- Operated POS systems to accurately process customer purchases.
- Assisted customer by locating items, processing payments, and carrying out heavy purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
- Pulled books for transfers and online orders
- Handled daily housekeeping chores
Team Member/Line Cook
Doug's Deli Downtown
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Followed ServSafe policies
- Answer phones
- Take customer orders
- Run food to tables
- Run expo station
- Run, prep, and close salad and sandwich/grill line
- Prepare soup, meals for dinner, and catering events
- Wash, prep, and cut veggies and fruits
- Assisted with catering events
- Help with stock/ organizing stock room
- Update items in the computer
- Organize lists for other employees.
Store Clerk
Dalton State Bookstore
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Stock and organize store shelves
- Pull books for transfers
- Customer Service, both in person and via telephone
- Prepare online orders
- Evaluate Inventory needs
- Keep cash drawer balanced
- Handles daily housekeeping chores
Year Book Editor
Pepperrell High School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Taught underclassman how to use the software programs and assisted them when needed
- Proofread pages
- Edited and made appropriate corrections
- Set deadlines for team and encouraged members to meet them
- Helped design the 2019-2020 yearbook cover, theme, layouts and fonts
- Took photographs at school sanctioned events
- Designed the staff t-shirts
- Contacted vendors to get price quotes on T-shirts
- Helped teacher with anything she needed
- Project coordinator for the Baby Ads
- Communicated with parents via email
- Typed up the letters from family for senior ads
- Created layout for the various size ads purchased
- Creative control of all layout and font designs
- Continued to work at home during shelter in place order to ensure publishing deadlines were met.
Library Aid – Pepperrell High School
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered papers to appropriate teachers
- Checked in-coming mail
- Organized the bookshelves
- Checked in and returned books to shelves
- Checked out books using computer system
- Assisted students in locating books and any printing needs
- Cut out laminate papers
- Moved furniture when needed
- Assisted in student with Chromebook issues
- Assisted librarians with anything they needed.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA12.2024
Skills
- Member Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Facility Cleaning
- Maintain Systems
- Station Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Removing Trash
- Proper Food Storage
- Dish Preparation
- Safety Understanding
- Dietary Restrictions
- Computer Skills
- Calculations and Measurements
- Chopping Vegetables
- Menu Item Preparation
- Leadership
- Cash Register Systems
- Food Service
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Culinary Experience
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
Timeline
Line Cook
Blossom Hill BBQ
11.2023 - Current
Store Clerk
Georgia Highlands Bookstore
05.2023 - 08.2023
Team Member/Line Cook
Doug's Deli Downtown
06.2021 - 04.2023
Store Clerk
Dalton State Bookstore
08.2020 - 05.2021
Year Book Editor
Pepperrell High School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Library Aid – Pepperrell High School
08.2019 - 02.2020
Volunteer Team Member
AWPC
08.2016 - Current
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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