Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time.
Provided exemplary service to students, staff, and visitors.
Cooked food per recipe requirements in large batches for routine school breakfasts, lunches, and special events.
Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools, and equipment.
Served food according to temperature, safety, and presentation guidelines.
Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients, and leftovers.
Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
Accurately maintained inventory by counting and recording it before and after service on the correct data forms.
Ensured safety of food by paying attention to expiration dates and routinely preforming FIFO checks to make sure stock was used before its expiration date.
Threw out any expired food.
Served alongside the kitchen manager to move lunch service along efficiently.
restocked beverages and trays in between services.
Owner, Operator
Thrift Store Heroes Card and Toy Palace
10.2019 - Current
Implemented an inventory system that used an Excel spreadsheet to account for the DVDs.
Used Excel spreadsheets to account for and track each family's needs and location. This ensured a checks and balances system.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Built rapport with customers by ensuring order accuracy at several points during packing and before delivery.
Confirmed delivery with them and followed up with any mistakes that may have occurred in transit and offered solutions
Cross referenced what was asked for with what was left in inventory to allow for more accuracy.
Sales Associate/Children’s Department
IKEA
02.2021 - 10.2023
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Dishwasher/intern
American House Westland
01.2019 - 07.2019
Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots used often by kitchen staff.
Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.