Lakeshia heslip
Bryan,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic food service worker familiar preparing food ingredients and preparing dishes according to recipes. Conscientious and self-directed professional successful at working quickly in independent capacities. Knowledgeable about front of house and back of house protocols with training in cuisine.
Skilled in diverse food preparation and serving tasks, with experience spanning from kitchen prep to customer service. Possess strong organizational skills, ability to work efficiently under pressure, and commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and quality. Contributed positively to team dynamics and consistently received positive feedback for speed and accuracy in fulfilling orders.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Texas A&M University chartwells
College Station , TX
08.2023 - Current
- Organized take-out orders for customers who requested them.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Replenished condiments at customer tables as needed.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding menu items or special requests.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Ensured all dishes were presented attractively before serving to customers.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Directed patrons to restrooms and other amenities within facility.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions for end-of-day reports.
- Assisted with unloading deliveries from suppliers into storage areas.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Utilized point-of-sale systems for taking orders from customers.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Properly stored all leftover food items after each shift.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
Skills
- ServSafe
- Work station sanitation
- Grilling
- Work station setup
- Order review
- Food rotation
- Food assembly
- Food safety
- Attention to detail
- Menu memorization
- Waste and trash disposal
- Staff training and development
- Verbal and written communication
- Food presentation techniques
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Equipment operation
- Menu planning expertise
- Food production scheduling
- Knife use
- Food cost control strategies
- Customer service
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Positive attitude and energy
- Cooking procedures
- Basic mathematics
- Proper food temperatures
- Recipe execution precision
- Fast-paced environment
- Friendly and outgoing
- Time management proficiency
- Customer feedback analysis
- Supply ordering
- Food allergy awareness
- Multitasking
- Food service industry trends awareness
- Food quality assessment
- Dishwashing and sanitization
- Food handling standards
- Food storage
- Covid-19 safety protocols
- Safe food handling
- Menu item pricing strategies
- Food pairing
- Working quickly
- Positive attitude
- Food preparation
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Texas A&M University chartwells
08.2023 - Current
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