Erin Cmuchowski
Hudson,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic food service worker familiar preparing food ingredients and preparing dishes according to recipes. Conscientious and self-directed professional successful at working quickly in independent capacities. Knowledgeable about front of house and back of house protocols with training in cuisine.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
American Glory
Hudson, NY
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
Line Cook
church st deli & pizzeria
Copake, NY
01.2011 - 03.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Barista
Patisserie Lenox
Hudson, NY
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- 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.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Labeled containers of milk for use in coffee drinks according to expiration dates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taconic Hillsjunior/Senior High School
Craryville, NY06-2011
Skills
- Table Bussing
- Guest Engagement
- Beverage Preparation
- Menu presentation
- Order Accuracy
- Exceptional customer service
- Espresso machine operation
- Cash Handling
- POS Systems
- Coffee expertise
- Up-selling
Timeline
Server
American Glory
05.2018 - 08.2022
Barista
Patisserie Lenox
04.2018 - 01.2020
Line Cook
church st deli & pizzeria
01.2011 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Taconic Hillsjunior/Senior High School