Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Kimberly Harris

Aurora,CO

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at Garden Plaza of Aurora, excelling in customer service and food preparation. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through exceptional service and meticulous organization. Skilled in cooking and event catering, consistently maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Garden Plaza Of Aurora; Aurora
08.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in food preparation, ensuring quality and adherence to safety standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations for efficiency.
  • Supported line cooks during meal service, facilitating timely dish production.
  • Learned proper equipment usage and maintenance to uphold kitchen operations.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Server

Garden Plaza Of Aurora
08.2018 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries and needs.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and accurate order delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new servers on menu offerings and restaurant procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, enhancing guest experience.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aurora Central High School
Aurora, CO

No Degree - Business Administration

Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO
07-2010

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • New hire training
  • Food handler certification

Certification

ServSafe Food Handler 2025

Timeline

Cook

Garden Plaza Of Aurora; Aurora
08.2018 - Current

Server

Garden Plaza Of Aurora
08.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Aurora Central High School

No Degree - Business Administration

Emily Griffith Technical College
Kimberly Harris