- Open Emerson 5 Cafe
- Close Emerson 5 Cafe
- Complete weekly food orders
- Complete weekly Coke orders
- Put the food orders away
- Put the Coke orders away
- Prep for breakfast
- Prep for lunch
- Brew coffee throughout my shifts
- Set up for breakfast / hot line
- Set up for lunch / hot line
- Create new menu items for the customers
- Excell in customer service
- Excell in customer satisfaction
- Cashier
- Cook pizzas
- Weekly cleaning assignments
- Monitor daily waste counts
- Discard expired items
- Order change for the register ( go to the bank if need )
- Count register at the end of shift ( Close End Of Day )
- Maintain clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to enhance service and boost up moral
- Greet each customer
- Answer customers inquiries
- Follow sanitation and food safety guidelines
- Restock supplies during downtime for expected busy periods
- Clean and sanitized dishes, pots, and pans, etc consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
- Prevent food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock ( FIFO ) , and following proper storage procedures
- Operate dishwashing and sanitizing equipment
- Replenish condiments, beverages, candy, chips, baked goods, salads, wraps, sides, utensils, napkins, coffee cups, various tea bags, sandwiches, etc while maintaining cleanliness of service areas
- Handle cash transactions and point-of-sale
- Follow safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards
- Clean and organized kitchen, dining and service areas
- Greet customers and answer inquiries regarding menu items and specials
- Monitor food quality and freshness throughout the shift
- Demonstrate knowledge of menu items
- Keep register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices
- Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
- Utilize POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders
- Adjust food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests
- Maintain effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods
- Serve customers their orders in the dining area
I am very proud of all the blood, sweat, and tears I put into Emerson 5 Cafe. I operated this whole unit by myself for almost 3 years. I operated this unit as if it was my own busines.
" You built this cafe up to the next level. You're the one who built this cafe back to life. "
These are just two quotes from my customers. I love them all.
On September 30, 2025 I was furloughed without pay ( without back pay ) due to the government shutdown. I was informed I wouldn't be returning back to work since Sodexo's government contact ceased on December 31, 2025.