Lyndsie Cameron
Port Huron,MI
Summary
Highly adaptable Kitchen Hand with proven experience working in fast-paced food service environments. Prepares vegetables and sauces and creates from-scratch marinades and gravies. Avoids waste and spoilage to promote quality and maintain food safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
Birmingham, MI
11.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Contributed to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily checklists.
- Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Helped in setting up and cleaning up before and after service, ensuring a ready-to-use kitchen.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
Banquet Server
Elks lodge 343
Port Huron, MI
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift including tables, chairs and floors.
- Changed table settings between courses as necessary.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guests' needs and responding promptly to requests.
- Assisted with closing duties such as restocking supplies, wiping down surfaces.
- Collected dishes promptly after each course, cleared crumbs and glassware and maintained customer satisfaction.
- Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
- Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
- Carried trays of food items from kitchen to dining areas.
- Presented meal options to help patrons select food and beverages.
- Set up stations for serving meals according to established guidelines.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of banquet tables, chairs, linens, and other equipment.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Walked among tables and refilled water and beverage glasses or took orders for more drinks and food.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Port Huron, MI
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as slicers, fryers and ovens.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee drinks, smoothies and milkshakes according to company standards.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Huron Northern
Port Huron, MI06-2023
Cosmetology license
St.clair County Tec
Marysville, MI05-2023
Skills
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Customer service
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
Certification
- cosmetologist hair,nails,skin
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
11.2023 - Current
Banquet Server
Elks lodge 343
10.2022 - 10.2023
Crew Member
McDonald's
08.2020 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Port Huron Northern
Cosmetology license
St.clair County Tec
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