Eric Foster
Baraboo,Wisconsin
Summary
Proven leader and efficient team player, excelled at Kwik Trip #834 by enhancing kitchen efficiency and boosting employee morale. Excellent with customer service, always leaving guests in a good mood after every encounter. Demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and organization. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Food Service
Kwik Trip #834
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, adhering to health department regulations and guidelines.
- Increased efficiency in the kitchen by multitasking and coordinating various tasks simultaneously.
- Provided excellent customer service, greeting every guest that I encounter and letting them know that if there isn't anything on the hotspot that they want, and if they had anything specific in mind, that I could make it for them.
- Improved employee morale through open communication, fostering a positive and productive work culture.
Overnight Food and Guest Service
Kwik Trip #1049
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to store operations, safety protocols, and licensing requirements.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the store to create a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
- Protected employees and customers by providing safe and clean store environment in bathrooms, on shelves, floors and fridge doors and around store entrance.
Gas Station Team Member
Mid-County Holiday
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored security cameras regularly during shifts, swiftly addressing any suspicious activity or potential safety concerns.
- Participated in ongoing training initiatives to stay up-to-date on company policies, industry trends, and best practices for gas station operations.
- Assisted in scheduling deliveries of fuel supplies as needed, working closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery without interruptions in service availability for our clients.
- Managed emergency situations calmly and effectively, adhering to safety protocols in order to ensure minimal disruption or risk to customers and staff alike.
- Ensured a clean and safe environment for customers through regular maintenance tasks.
- Took role as leader whenever a manager was out of the store.
Part-Time Kwik Trip Food and Service Associate
Kwik Trip Store #834
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to store operations, safety protocols, and licensing requirements.
- Safeguarded store through procedures and eliminated store liability by adherence to applicable alcohol and tobacco regulations.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the store to create a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
Service Champion
Taco Bell
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Promoted a positive atmosphere through friendly interactions with customers and coworkers.
- Contributed to team success by consistently meeting or exceeding performance goals.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift without discrepancies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing orders and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of menu items to educate guests on their options and make tailored recommendations.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers, fostering relationships that resulted in repeat visits and increased sales opportunities.
- Increased efficiency by multitasking during high-volume periods while maintaining excellent service quality.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and took orders.
- Supported inventory management efforts by restocking supplies as needed and alerting management when items were running low.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively in various roles within the restaurant such as cashier, cook, or server positions when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of the service area, keeping it presentable and inviting for customers.
- Resolved customer complaints gracefully, ensuring repeat business and customer loyalty.
- Ensured correct preparation methods were followed according to recipes and guidelines.
Blow Mold Operator
Flambeau
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant production data, including machine settings, output quantities, and quality control results for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals by efficiently operating machinery and minimizing waste during production runs.
- Followed start-up, production and cleaning protocols, as well as completed required logs and documentation.
Food Service Worker
KFC/AW
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Contributed to a positive workplace environment through strong communication skills and teamwork.
- Ensured food safety standards were met by properly storing and handling raw chicken products.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order completion and optimal workflow in the kitchen.
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, well-cooked chicken dishes.
- Supported staff training initiatives, sharing expertise on best practices for chicken preparation with new hires.
Busser
Log Cabin
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
Pizza Cook
Pizza Hut
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing ingredients inventory and rotating stock as needed.
- Cooked assembled pizzas in oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in electronic system from start to finish.
- Followed strict food safety guidelines to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen, reducing the risk of health code violations.
- Handled high-volume orders during peak times with accuracy and speed while maintaining attention to detail for each pizza creation.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MNHigh School Diploma -
Baraboo High School
Baraboo, WI05.2019
Skills
- Dishwasher Operation
- Food Preparation
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Employee Training
- Store maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Customer service-focused
- Exceptional customer service
- Customer service skills
Timeline
Overnight Food Service
Kwik Trip #834
03.2024 - Current
Overnight Food and Guest Service
Kwik Trip #1049
01.2024 - 03.2024
Gas Station Team Member
Mid-County Holiday
08.2023 - 01.2024
Part-Time Kwik Trip Food and Service Associate
Kwik Trip Store #834
07.2021 - 04.2022
Service Champion
Taco Bell
09.2020 - 07.2021
Blow Mold Operator
Flambeau
07.2019 - 10.2019
Food Service Worker
KFC/AW
09.2018 - 06.2019
Busser
Log Cabin
04.2018 - 09.2018
Pizza Cook
Pizza Hut
04.2017 - 04.2018
No Degree - General Studies
Normandale Community College
High School Diploma -
Baraboo High School
Similar Profiles
Zachary PearsonZachary Pearson
NA at Kwik Trip, Green Bay, KwikNA at Kwik Trip, Green Bay, Kwik
Christopher CalicoChristopher Calico
Material Handler at Kwik TripMaterial Handler at Kwik Trip
Ryley SteinhoffRyley Steinhoff
Team Member at Kwik TripTeam Member at Kwik Trip
Grahm CodyGrahm Cody
Lifeguard at The Wilderness ResortLifeguard at The Wilderness Resort
Judeline ParkerJudeline Parker
Senior Pharmacy Technician at Walgreen's PharmacySenior Pharmacy Technician at Walgreen's Pharmacy