Ellanie Catano
Food Service Worker
Fresno,CA
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic food service assistant with five years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Talented at taking orders, filling special requests, and preparing food. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success when managing many tasks at once and helping customers. Experienced in managing food operations and guest services for fast-paced and large-scale events while being quick to accommodate in the workspace. An energetic, hard-working worker with a passion for serving memorable meals and providing good customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Assistant
Lyerly's Kitchen
Vallejo, CA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Prepared, cooked, and packaged various courses according to a specified menu. Ensured that dietary restrictions were accommodated, allergy-friendly items were separate, and recipe was made to order.
- Monitored food preparation to determine correct temperature and proper cooking before serving.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
Food Service Team Member
In-N-Out Burger
Vallejo, CA
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Prepared and served food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
- Received orders from customers and input into order management system.
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations during busy service periods. Counted and recorded final transactions into the system after use of assigned register.
- Distributed food and took a long line of orders during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples, and response to particular requests.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety. Sanitized surfaces such as tables, counters, high chairs, and bathrooms after customer use and periodically throughout the day.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions. Checked in throughout their stay to ensure they had napkins, condiments, and the food was prepared to their liking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Angelo Rodriguez High School
Fairfield, CA 06.2022 - 06.2022
No Degree - Surgical Nursing
Reedley College
Reedley, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Commitment to safe food handling
Cross-functional team collaboration
Menu/recipe memorization
Quick learner
Quality control
Dining area maintenance
Attending multiple customers
Communication
Attention to detail
Certification
Food handlers certificate
Timeline
High School Diploma -
Angelo Rodriguez High School
06.2022 - 06.2022
Catering Assistant
Lyerly's Kitchen
04.2022 - 04.2023
Food Service Team Member
In-N-Out Burger
06.2021 - 02.2022
No Degree - Surgical Nursing
Reedley College
05.2001 -