Jessica Stoddard
Pelzer,SC
Summary
Highly adaptable Kitchen Hand with proven experience working in fast-paced food service environments. Prepares vegetables and sauces and creates from-scratch marinades and gravies. Avoids waste and spoilage to promote quality and maintain food safety standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
The Brook at Brookstone
Anderson, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted cooks with meal preparation tasks including washing vegetables, cutting meats, weighing ingredients for recipes and portioning meals for customers.
- Set up banquet tables with appropriate linens prior to events taking place at the facility.
- Prepared salads and other cold foods according to established recipes.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Unloaded food and supplies from delivery trucks to appropriate storage locations.
- Prepared garnishes to complement dishes on menu.
Juice Barista
All Shook Up
Greer, SC
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Greeted customers, took orders and processed payments for juice drinks.
- Maintained cleanliness of the counter area, equipment and juicing station.
- Stocked shelves with supplies such as cups, lids, straws and toppings.
- Operated commercial blenders and juicers to create smoothies and juices.
- Assisted in creating new recipes for creative juice combinations.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery such as blenders and juicers.
- Adhered to health codes by sanitizing work areas regularly.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about menu items.
- Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients and restocked when necessary.
- Developed an efficient system for organizing orders while keeping up with customer demand.
Juice Barista
All Star Nutrition
Anderson, SC
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of the counter area, equipment and juicing station.
- Greeted customers, took orders and processed payments for juice drinks.
- Operated commercial blenders and juicers to create smoothies and juices.
- Stocked shelves with supplies such as cups, lids, straws and toppings.
- Assisted in creating new recipes for creative juice combinations.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery such as blenders and juicers.
- Adhered to health codes by sanitizing work areas regularly.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about menu items.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere in the store by engaging with customers in friendly conversations.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients and restocked when necessary.
- Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition facts related to juices served.
- Utilized point-of-sale software for processing payments from customers.
- Ensured that each drink was prepared according to customer specifications.
- Performed daily cleaning duties such as washing dishes, wiping counters.
- Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
Education
Wren High School
Piedmont, SCSkills
- Kitchen Station Organization
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Preparation Techniques
- High-Volume Dining
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
The Brook at Brookstone
01.2023 - Current
Juice Barista
All Shook Up
06.2022 - 11.2022
Juice Barista
All Star Nutrition
02.2022 - 11.2022
Wren High School