Jahvier Coslay
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Creative Barista skillful in memorizing recipes, maintaining and operating machines and taking customer orders. Offers hands-on experience making and serving coffee and coffee-based beverages. Courteous and respectful individual recognized for consistently receiving excellent feedback from customers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Busser/Food Runner/Dishwasher
Shipwreck Bar and Grill
07.2021 - Current
- I clean and tidy tables, bring back plates to the kitchen
- I also wash dishes.
Coffee Barista
Nordstrom
05.2023 - 01.2025
- I mainly work hot bar,I can do latte art, I have a great work flow, im very tidy and always make sure I'm restocked.
- Gave samples of popular coffee and tea blends to create sales opportunities.
- Weighed, ground and packed coffee beans for customer purchase.
- Checked brewing equipment for proper functionality.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including counters and equipment.
- Restocked supplies such as cups, lids, straws, syrups and other beverage ingredients.
- Checked temperatures of coffee brewing equipment regularly.
- Assisted in preparing food items such as sandwiches and pastries for customers.
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Contributed ideas on how to improve operational efficiency within the cafe setting.
- Developed a working knowledge of different types of coffees and teas available in the shop.
- Prepared hot and cold coffee drinks according to customer specifications.
- Demonstrated techniques on using multiple beverage machines with new team members.
- Washed and cleaned coffee maker, french press and espresso machine to remove mineral and hard water deposits.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
Barista/Cashier
Lifetime
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Cafe - lounge barista, coffee preparation, and closing
- Lounge cleaning and tidying.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Ensured all equipment was maintained in proper working order according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Repaired minor issues with equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep coffee machines operational.
lifetime Bistro Line Cook
Life Time
04.2022 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Grill Cook/Line Cook
Seasons 52
09.2022 - 01.2023
- I worked the meat and seafood grill, where I prepared/cooked various dishes.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
- Cooked hamburgers, chicken breasts, steaks, fish fillets and other meats according to recipes or customer specifications.
- Grilled vegetables such as onions, peppers for burgers and sandwiches.
- Prepared a variety of foods including salads, sandwiches and entrees using established recipes.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
Barista/Cashier
Whole Foods Market
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Labeled containers of milk for use in coffee drinks according to expiration dates.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
- Ensured all equipment was maintained in proper working order according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Gave samples of popular coffee and tea blends to create sales opportunities.
Bakery Associate
Whole Foods Market
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored product temperatures during baking process.
- Operated ovens, mixers, sheeters, cutters, and other bakery equipment.
- Assisted in packaging and boxing of baked goods.
- Determined the quantity of items to bake based on customer demand.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations related to food handling and storage.
- Followed all safety protocols when operating kitchen machinery.
- Checked expiration dates on ingredients prior to usage in production process.
- Rotated stock regularly so that older items were sold first.
Education
High school diploma -
William T. Dwyer High School
Palm Beach Gardens, FL06.2020
Skills
- Food Service
- Cashiering
- English
- Meal Preparation
- Food Safety
- Cooking
- Food Preparation
- Food Production
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Handling
- Culinary Experience
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Product Upselling
- Menu knowledge
- Coffee grinding
- Food Running
- POS Systems
- Cash Handling
- Table Bussing
- Opening and closing duties
- Espresso machine operation
- Positive and professional
- Speedy and efficient
- Safe Food Handling
- Barista experience (3 years)
- Guest services
- Restaurant experience (3 years)
- Bussing
- Cleaning Experience
- POS
- Food handling
- Restaurant experience
- Baking
- Pastry experience
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Coffee Barista
Nordstrom
05.2023 - 01.2025
Grill Cook/Line Cook
Seasons 52
09.2022 - 01.2023
Barista/Cashier
Lifetime
05.2022 - 03.2023
lifetime Bistro Line Cook
Life Time
04.2022 - 03.2023
Barista/Cashier
Whole Foods Market
09.2021 - 04.2022
Bakery Associate
Whole Foods Market
09.2021 - 04.2022
Busser/Food Runner/Dishwasher
Shipwreck Bar and Grill
07.2021 - Current
High school diploma -
William T. Dwyer High School
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