Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Donovan Gudmestad

Donovan Gudmestad

North Little Rock,AR

Summary

Skilled fast food Food Associate bringing. Six years of foodservice experience. Skilled in counting money, delivering food and cooking meal batches in high-volume settings. Strong communicator adept at working with minimal supervision.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Associate

Kum & Go
12.2022 - Current
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Prepared recipe components by measuring, washing, cutting and portioning materials.
  • Promoted a positive work environment among colleagues through effective communication skills.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Coordinated special events catering services, leading to successful functions with satisfied clients.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen, adhering to strict hygiene regulations and safety guidelines.

Assistant Manager

Kum & Go
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.

Team Leader

Kum & Go
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Established clear communication channels that ensured the timely exchange of information between team members and stakeholders.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.

Server

Waffle House
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Utilized expert knowledge of dietary restrictions to assist patrons in making informed menu selections tailored to individual preferences or limitations.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.

Food Associate

Jersey Mike's Subs
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Prepared recipe components by measuring, washing, cutting and portioning materials.
  • Promoted a positive work environment among colleagues through effective communication skills.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.

Customer Service Cashier

Raising Cane's
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
  • Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Sales Representative

Communication Solutions LLC
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Collaborated with marketing to create impactful promotional materials for increased brand awareness.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.

Busser

Olive Garden Restaurant
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
  • Contributed to increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing any concerns or requests.
  • Supported team members with additional tasks, promoting a positive work environment.
  • Greeted customers and provided menus upon arrival to dining room.
  • Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
  • Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
  • Assisted servers in providing efficient service for improved guest experiences.

Food Associate

Wendys Restaurant
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Prepared recipe components by measuring, washing, cutting and portioning materials.
  • Promoted a positive work environment among colleagues through effective communication skills.

Education

No Degree -

Parkview High School, Springfield, MO
06.2018

Skills

  • Food safety knowledge
  • Payroll Administration
  • Plating and presentation
  • Cost Control
  • Plates presentation
  • Menu Memorization
  • Fast-Paced Environment
  • Staff Supervision
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Control
  • Employee Performance Evaluations

Additional Information

When an Assistant Manager, Helped keep an OER report

Timeline

Food Associate - Kum & Go
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager - Kum & Go
07.2022 - 12.2022
Team Leader - Kum & Go
10.2021 - 07.2022
Server - Waffle House
07.2021 - 10.2021
Food Associate - Jersey Mike's Subs
06.2021 - 08.2021
Customer Service Cashier - Raising Cane's
10.2020 - 11.2020
Sales Representative - Communication Solutions LLC
09.2019 - 01.2020
Busser - Olive Garden Restaurant
08.2019 - 11.2019
Food Associate - Wendys Restaurant
06.2018 - 07.2019
Parkview High School - No Degree,
Donovan Gudmestad