Lucia Jordan

• Cooked dishes such as sandwiches, soups/salads, pizza, & baked goods
• Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
• Ensured freshness of food & ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, & rotating stock
• Performed basic knife skills
• Assisted with prep work such as washing/cutting vegetables & butchering meat when needed
• Managed multiple tasks while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment
• Worked together with coworkers during busy hours to prepare food efficiently
• Operated fryers, flat tops, ovens, etc.
• Washed dishes by hand & worked dishwasher
• Performed all closing duties (mopping, cleaning flat top, trash, etc.)

• Banded lobsters, baited & swung traps
• Painted buoys for father/brothers
• Grew to be flexible with schedule/hours (waking up early, long, physically demanding days on water)

Kitchen-

• Helped set up restaurant before seasonal opening, cleaning up before and after shifts, etc.
• Contributed to menu planning by providing input on dish preparation and presentation
• Prepared all menu items including salads, burgers, fried foods & other entrees while working alongside other kitchen staff
• Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift, learned about cross contamination & how to prevent
• Carried out basic cleaning duties, such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping surfaces, etc.
• Followed recipes and specific customer requests to prepare meals
• Completed prep work, such as chopping/cutting veggies, to prepare for cooking or serving
• Facilitated efficient communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams
• Trained new kitchen hands in basic tasks, safety protocols, and kitchen standards
• Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations

Ice Cream

• Designed menu
• Organized ice cream flavors, toppings, syrups, and other ingredients in the work area, and restocked supplies of napkins, straws, spoons, and other items as needed
• Prepared orders for customers by accurately scooping ice cream into dishes or cones according to size, & adding desired toppings
• Managed POS register to complete customer transactions and processed cash and credit card payments
• Developed a loyal customer base through friendly and efficient service
• Closed shop by cleaning machine/surfaces, restocking shelves with supplies, emptying trash cans
• Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques and customer service standards

• Greeted guests upon arrival, provided menus, and seated them promptly
• Verified reservations and wait times with customers, and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance
• Recorded customer information into reservation system, tracked seated guests, and available seating using computer-based reservation software
• Performed light cleaning duties, such as wiping down tables or sweeping floors
• Resolved customer complaints or issues quickly and professionally
• Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments
• Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests
• Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables
• Checked restrooms regularly to refill products and perform light cleaning duties, emptying trash, and restocking paper products
• Food runner and busser for weddings

Line Cook-

• Prepared sandwiches (primarily), as well as other dishes such as soups & salads
• Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products
• Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
• Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes
• Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies/line as needed
• Organized walk-in/storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible
• Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer
• Managed multiple tasks while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment
• Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware

Front of House-

• Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service
• Processed payments using cash registers or POS systems accurately and efficiently
• Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money, organizing supplies
• Provided information about local attractions or activities that may be of interest to customers
• Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders
• Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to customers
• Checked for ID to ensure legal age before selling alcohol
• Organized shelves & setup of market, restocking items & pulling items forward between sales