Keshon Benford
St Louis,MO
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Experienced Line Cook
Olive and Oak
Webster Groves, MO
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
Patient Care Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Created schedules and managed tasks for my team
- Liaised for the team to charge nurses, POD desk staff & POD management
- Assisted OR Staff with room set ups, turnovers, stocking and other duties under the supervision of nurses and surgeons
- Educated on OR safety protocol and procedures that aligned with daily tasks
- Supplemental training as Unit Coordinator [OR Surgery Desk]
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Home Health Aide
Unincorporated
Saint Louis, MO
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Performed health care related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication
- Administered bedside and personal care
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.
Server, Bartender, Floor Manager
Tani Sushi Bistro
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for providing a high-caliber experience and exceptional customer service skills
- Created regular clientele through professional and friendly service
- Managed the bar by coordinating employee scheduling and inventory restocking
- Promoted professionalism in a fast-paced environment, and managed floor plans for Servers and communicated between sushi bar, bar staff and upper management.
Retail Sales Associate
Champs Sporting Goods
Saint Louis, MO
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Primary role was customer engagement, helping them with any product inquiries
- Duties included on floor organization of shelves, clothing racks, shoe running, and referring products to compliment their shoes/clothes
- Commission per sale, ultimately resulting in building great client rapport, customer desire satisfaction, and friendly staff competition in adherence to Champs Sports core values.
Education
B.S. Exercise Science & Kinesiology -
ELMHURST UNIVERSITY
01.2017
High School Diploma -
CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL
05.2014
Skills
- Awareness
- Teamwork
- Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Diverse Set of Professional Skills in Multiple Industries
- Food Presentation
- Line Management
- Kitchen Operations
- Inventory Management
- Workload Management
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Team Coordination
- Professional Attitude
- Equipment Maintenance
- Head Chef Collaboration
- Effective Prioritization
Certification
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
Experienced Line Cook
Olive and Oak
08.2022 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Home Health Aide
Unincorporated
01.2021 - 04.2021
Server, Bartender, Floor Manager
Tani Sushi Bistro
08.2019 - 01.2020
Retail Sales Associate
Champs Sporting Goods
04.2019 - 09.2019
B.S. Exercise Science & Kinesiology -
ELMHURST UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL
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