Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
FOH Team Member
Chipotle
Greenbelt, Maryland
03.2022 - 05.2022
Greeted customers and answered questions related to products and services.
Assisted with seating guests, taking reservations, and managing wait lists.
Provided excellent customer service by ensuring orders were accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
Maintained cleanliness of dining area including tables, chairs, floors, windowsills.
Verified that all orders were correct before serving them to customers.
Handled customer complaints in a professional manner while providing solutions in order to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
Communicated effectively with other team members to ensure smooth operation of restaurant activities.
Inspected food quality prior to serving it out to customers.
Memorized menu and offered discerning recommendations, remained steps ahead of patrons' needs and desires and accurately gauged level of interest in conversation and small talk.
Explained menu items, took orders and delivered food courses according to instruction.
Stocked and maintained buffet tables to keep ample food offerings available to guests.
Trained and mentored new FOH staff in restaurant procedures, food safety and customer service standards.
Worked with managers to report and resolve customer issues or concerns.
Noodle
Noodles & Company
Lanham, Maryland
09.2021 - 03.2022
Maintained proper food handling procedures and sanitation standards to ensure safe and quality products.
Conducted daily line checks of all food items to ensure freshness and quality control.
Set up, stocked, and restocked workstations with necessary supplies.
Followed recipes accurately to prepare menu items according to company specifications.
Prepared a variety of hot and cold foods including sandwiches, salads, entrees, appetizers, and side dishes.
Assisted in the cooking process by prepping ingredients such as vegetables, meats, cheeses, sauces.
Monitored food temperatures throughout the day to ensure safety standards were met.
Cleaned kitchen equipment before and after each shift according to health codes regulations.
Ensured proper rotation of all food products on shelves for maximum freshness.
Operated kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, grills, safely and efficiently.
Communicated with front-of-house staff regarding customer orders and special requests.
Checked stock levels of refrigerators and freezers regularly to maintain an adequate supply of inventory.
Restocked pantry items when needed during peak times or busy shifts.
Resolved customer complaints quickly in a professional manner.
Assisted in training new employees on kitchen protocols.
Managed closing duties such as cleaning workstations and organizing storage areas for next shift.
Substituted for or assisted other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
Learned new menu items and specials to offer suggestions to customers.
Labeled and stored raw food and ingredients in appropriate storage rooms, refrigerators and freezers.
Operator
District Photo
Beltsville, Maryland
10.2020 - 12.2020
Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bladensburg High School
Bladensburg, MD
05-2020
Skills
Order Taking
Table Setting
Cleanliness
Training and mentoring
Food inspection
Equipment Operation
Safety Compliance
Teamwork and Collaboration
Warehouse Operations
Customer Service
Problem-Solving
Manufacturing Procedures
Machine Operation
Following Instructions
Safe Machine Operation
Teamwork and Communication
Portion Control
Food Preparation
Sanitation Procedures
Pasta Making
Temperature Monitoring
Cleaning procedures
Stock Rotation
Kitchen Station Restocking
Food Production
Ingredient Preparation
Digital imagery
Logo creation
Graphic and Media Design
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)