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Ethan Porter

Antwerp,OH

Summary

  • Energetic professional with background in food service. Skilled in dishwashing and cleaning with good knowledge of kitchen operations. Punctual team player with clear communication skills and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
  • Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
  • Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
  • Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
  • Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Caterer

Grant's Catering and Smokin' Wheels BBQ
Antwerp, OH
05.2024 - Current
  • Prepared and served food items to guests in a timely manner.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the buffet area, including setting up and breaking down the buffet table.
  • Greeted guests as they arrived for events, provided them with information about menu items, and answered any questions they had.
  • Ensured that all dietary restrictions were met by providing vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free options at each event.
  • Set up tables with appropriate linens and silverware prior to each event.
  • Provided excellent customer service throughout the duration of an event.
  • Cleaned up after events, including washing dishes and utensils used during meal service.
  • Restocked supplies such as beverages, condiments, plates or glasses when necessary.
  • Transported prepared foods from kitchen to serving areas using carts or dollies.
  • Followed proper sanitation procedures when handling food items.
  • Collaborated with other staff members on duties assigned for each catered event.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers to ensure smooth operation during events.
  • Performed pre-event setup activities such as arranging chairs or tables in designated areas.
  • Set up and tore down all catering services in banquet halls and at customer locations.
  • Loaded supplies and food into delivery vans and unloaded at events.
  • Removed and replaced dirty dishes and utensils to maintain table settings.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.

Fry Cook

Rootbeer Stand
Antwerp, Ohio
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Stocked and restocked food items on the line.
  • Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
  • Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
  • Followed all safety and sanitation guidelines when handling food and cleaning kitchen areas.
  • Cooked orders according to customer specifications within established time frames.
  • Operated deep fryers safely while cooking food items as per customer requests.
  • Trained new employees on fryer operation techniques.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on fryers including oil level monitoring.
  • Utilized appropriate tools such as tongs or spatulas when retrieving or transferring hot foods from fryer baskets to plates.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.

Education

Antwerp Local School
Antwerp, Ohio

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Table Setting
  • Guest and client satisfaction
  • Personable and friendly
  • Product Rotation
  • Station Setup
  • Supply Restocking
  • Event Setup
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Food allergy understanding
  • Guest service
  • Buffet experience
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Cleaning skills
  • Table Bussing
  • Goal orientation
  • Formations
  • Special teams coordination

Timeline

Event Caterer

Grant's Catering and Smokin' Wheels BBQ
05.2024 - Current

Fry Cook

Rootbeer Stand
05.2023 - 08.2024

Antwerp Local School
Ethan Porter