Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Kristof Novakowski

Erie,PA

Summary

Dynamic and resourceful Grill Cook with a strong work ethic, honed at Cracker Barrel. Expert in food safety and sanitation, ensuring high standards while enhancing customer satisfaction through personalized service. Proven multitasker, adept at managing fast-paced environments and maintaining order accuracy, contributing to a welcoming dining experience.

Work History

Grill Cook

Cracker Barrel
04.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining area, contributing to welcoming atmosphere.
  • Maintained high standards of personal appearance and hygiene, reflecting positively on establishment.
  • Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Server/cashier

Pizza Hut
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining area, contributing to welcoming atmosphere.
  • Maintained high standards of personal appearance and hygiene, reflecting positively on establishment.
  • Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lighthouse Christian Academy
Cumberland, MD
11.2024

Skills

  • Quick-learning
  • Strong work ethic
  • Willing to learn
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Adaptable
  • Food preparation
  • Safe food handling
  • Grill cleaning
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food service
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Inventory replenishment
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Resourceful
  • Health code compliance
  • Order accuracy
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Food presentation

Timeline

Grill Cook

Cracker Barrel
04.2025 - Current

Server/cashier

Pizza Hut
02.2025 - 04.2025

High School Diploma -

Lighthouse Christian Academy
Kristof Novakowski