Joslyn Oglesby

Lincoln,Nebraska

Summary

Currently a college student working on getting my associate degree in culinary and getting my bachelors in hospitality with a minor in food science. I am wanting to gain more experience in the industry, with learning from others who have been in industry. I am quick learner and have skills with working with others.

Overview

year of professional experience

Work History

Server

Country Club Of Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska

09.2024 - Current

Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.

Line Cook

Disneyworld

Orlando, Florida

09.2023 - 03.2024

Supported kitchen operations during a six-month internship as a line cook at Disneyworld.
Cleaned all kitchen surfaces before and after cooking tasks were completed.
Collaborated in guest-facing roles like food runner at an African buffet and build your own omelet station directly with guests.
Operated in various stations including hot, cold, and front of house within Italian restaurant Trattoria al Forno and African buffet Tusker House.
Tasked regularly with managing the sauté station across sites.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary/ Hospitality

Great Plain Culinary Institute

Nebraska

Skills

Team member support
Order accuracy
Hospitality service expertise
Upselling techniques

Dietary restrictions knowledge
Positive and professional
Cleanliness standards
Daily specials memorization

Accomplishments

Completed the TCA program in High School and received Culinary Student of the year by Travis Green

References

Chef Travis Green culinary instructor at Great Plain Culinary Institute 402-770-3203 TGREEN@southeast.edu

Chef Jennifer Vega Sous chef at Tusker House 407-492-1728 JENNIFER.M.VEGA@Disney.com

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