Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Waitress

Kira Simko

Douglassville,PA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Brookside Country Club, excelling in customer service and inventory management. Developed active listening and communication abilities through constant interaction with customers and employees. Gained time management and managerial skills through working in a fast-paced environment and training new servers.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Garde Manger Cook

Brookside Country Club
05.2024 - Current
  • Prepared and plated cold dishes, including salads, charcuterie boards, and appetizers.
  • Managed inventory of fresh ingredients to ensure quality and reduce waste.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient food preparation processes.
  • Supported front-of-house staff by answering questions related to ingredients and dietary restrictions, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Waitress

Brookside Country Club
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
  • Assisted in training new staff on menu knowledge and service protocols.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order delivery and accuracy.
  • Developed rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.

Head Hostess

Iron Hill Brewery
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Supervised front-of-house operations, ensuring smooth guest experiences and efficient seating arrangements.
  • Trained and mentored junior host staff on customer service best practices and reservation systems.
  • Implemented workflow improvements to enhance table turnover rates and minimize wait times.
  • Coordinated with kitchen and serving staff to optimize communication during peak dining hours.

Kitchen Assistant/Table Busser

Tiki Bar
06.2020 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with food preparation by chopping vegetables and assembling ingredients for daily meals.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen tools and equipment to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Learned and adhered to food safety standards while handling and storing food products.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.

Education

High School Diploma -

Daniel Boone Area School District
Birdsboro, PA

High School Diploma - Medical Assisting

Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA
01-2026

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Payment processing
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Time management

Timeline

Garde Manger Cook

Brookside Country Club
05.2024 - Current

Waitress

Brookside Country Club
08.2023 - Current

Head Hostess

Iron Hill Brewery
01.2023 - 01.2024

Kitchen Assistant/Table Busser

Tiki Bar
06.2020 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Daniel Boone Area School District

High School Diploma - Medical Assisting

Reading Area Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kira Simko