Kristopher Mizgala
Blackstone Caterers
Kingston,RI
4
years of professional experience
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a part-time entry-level position. I'm a dependable employee with a strong background in customer service, complaint resolution, and team collaboration. I have the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring positive experiences.
Work History
Waiter
11 Months- Provided attentive service to guests, ensuring a positive dining experience.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down dining areas for events and functions.
- Maintained cleanliness of tables and dining area, adhering to health standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food service delivery.
- Adapted quickly to high-pressure environments during peak dining hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
Food Bank Volunteer
10 Months- Trained and mentored new volunteers on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems to optimize food stock management.
- Streamlined processes for sorting and packaging food items, enhancing efficiency.
- Engaged with community partners to increase awareness of available services.
- Coordinated a food drive in the local community to help spread awareness and to give meals to those in need
- Packaged up nonperishable food items for food bank visitors.
- Kept warehouses and preparation areas clean and orderly to limit workplace risk.
- Organized, sorted and stored donations in orderly systems to minimize waste.
- Helped visitors pick out food items from donations.
- Loaded and unloaded distribution trucks at destination.
- Provided compassionate customer service, assisting clients in selecting groceries based on individual needs and dietary restrictions.
- Mobilized emergency food distributions during community crises, ensuring timely aid.
- Maintained inventory records to prevent shortages and oversupply.
Dairy Clerk
3 Years 2 Months- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the the dairy section to maintain quality standards.
- Maintained inventory levels by restocking shelves and managing product displays efficiently.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient team environment.
- Implemented best practices for product rotation, reducing waste and ensuring freshness of items.
- Conducted regular audits of dairy products, identifying discrepancies and addressing them proactively.
- Trained new dairy clerks on rotation systems, product management and customer service.
- Stayed current with present, seasonal and special promotions.
- Restocked cases with new merchandise and removed expired items for proper disposal.
- Identified unsafe conditions and notified store management for correction.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Notified management of customer or employee accidents.
- Satisfied customer orders for fresh products.
- Elevated overall store presentation by routinely cleaning shelves, refrigeration units, and other fixtures within the dairy department.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment within the dairy department, cultivating strong relationships among team members for improved collaboration and communication.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the dairy section to maintain quality standards.
Restaurant Waiter
1 Year- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and repeat patronage.
- Managed cash register operations, accurately processing transactions and balancing daily receipts.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and organization, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, maintaining positive dining experiences and loyalty.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Processed cash and credit card transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for all sales revenue generated during shifts.
Education
High School Diploma
- Honoree of Engineering PLTW
- National Honor's Society Member
- Honor Roll 2024-2025
- 3.41 GPA
- Indoor and outdoor track 2022-2025
- Cross Country 2022-2025
- Music Production Club member
- Studied Abroad: Costa Rica 2024
- Engineering Capstone Project: Improved Handheld Duster, Myself and two other colleges spent our senior year planing, organizing, and building a modification that can be attached to a Handheld duster to improve collection efficiency in household environments
Skills
Guest relations
Customer service
Complaint resolution
Sanitation practices
Quality control
Time management
Multitasking abilities
Dependability
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Memory retention
Timeline
Waiter
Blackstone Caterers
08.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Food Bank Volunteer
Aquidneck Food Bank
07.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Dairy Clerk
Clements Market
03.2023 - 05.2026Read More
Restaurant Waiter
Marco's Subs
05.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Portsmouth Highschool
High School Diploma
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