Kinsey Postel
Star City,AR
Summary
Outgoing and friendly Barista with excellent interpersonal communication strengths. Solid experience processing payments, handling food and meeting customer demands with diligent and well-organized mentality. Certified in safe food handling.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Sip'n Sunshine
07.2023 - Current
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
- Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
- Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.
- Learned special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.
- Explained beverage preparation and offered samples to help customers choose ideal items.
- Promoted additional items with beverages, increasing store sales.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.
Daycare Teacher
Lil Doghouse Daycare
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Office Assistant
Jacks Dermatology
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Star City High School
Star City, AR05.2023
Skills
- Product Display
- Excellent Memory
- New Hire Training
- Sandwich Preparation
- Cash Register Operation
- Adaptive and Creative
- Conflict Mediation
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Coffee Machinery
- Retail Management
- Sales Expertise
- Ability to Adapt
- Standardized Recipes
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Station Preparation
- Credit Card Transactions
- Utensils and Equipment
- Inventory Management
- Team Player
- Counter Restocking
- Performance Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Coffee and Tea Expertise
- Ordering Procedures
- Menu Item Preparation
- Menu Memorization
- Infection Prevention
- Beverage Preparation
Timeline
Barista
Sip'n Sunshine
07.2023 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Lil Doghouse Daycare
10.2022 - 04.2023
Office Assistant
Jacks Dermatology
07.2022 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Star City High School
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