Outgoing Food Service Attendant with expertise ensuring patrons have enjoyable and positive experiences. Customer-focused professional to work with all types of personalities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice/LineCook
Ruby's Cafe
08.2024 - 12.2024
As part of the First Course NYC program, participants undergo 6 weeks of On-the-Job Training to refine various aspects of skills learned during the Fundamentals Training, such as:
Kitchen systems (FIFO, using checklists, cleanliness & sanitation, etc)
Prep kitchen production (Bulk items, labeling, preplist, inventory, etc)
Strengthening soft skills (Communication, following directions, time management)
Strengthening technical skills (Knife skills, knowledge of equipment, station management)
Fundamentals Training Graduate
First Course NYC Culinary Program
07.2024 - 08.2024
First Course NYC at Hot Bread Kitchen's 8 week, 35-hour per week culinary Fundamentals Training program prepares folks to work in the culinary industry
Each program graduate was chosen from a pool of 150+ applicants
Graduates go through intense training in the following kitchen skills:
Knife skills and overall kitchen readiness
Kitchen sanitation and safety principles, including proper handling of kitchen equipment and tools
Standard cooking techniques, including basic stocks, soups, salads and sauces
Following and scaling recipes accurately
How to properly read and follow preplists and food order tickets
Setting up both hot and cold stations, with a focus on kitchen maintenance and cleanliness
Server
Bonefish Grill
05.2017 - 03.2020
Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate orders
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Upsold menu items and handled guest concerns professionally to ensure satisfaction
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Key Holder Supervisor, Sales Representative
Teavana,
05.2014 - 01.2018
Completed store opening and closing procedures.
Received and counted money.
Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.
Trained and mentored new employees.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.