Macy Oguejiofor
English Major With Kitchen And Restaurant Experience
Aberdeen,SD
Summary
Hardworking with a willingness to go beyond my designated responsibilities. With a bachelor's degree in English and both kitchen and restaurant experience, I have a wide variety of skills tuned for organization, efficiency, and dependability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cook
Area IV Senior Meals
11.2022 - Current
- Converted all kitchen employees' written timecards onto computer excel sheets for manager approval, including sick leave requests and travel vouchers.
- Entered written inventory checkouts onto the computer daily, preparing for turn-in at the end of the month.
- Managed the kitchen's email.
- Organized the daily, weekly, and monthly computer entries into easily findable folders.
- Assessed the monthly menu and alerted the head cook to possible problems.
- Managed the physical organization of the freezer, fridges, and dry storage areas.
- Used mathematical skills to prepare and divide the food portions for our multiple dining sites.
- Assisted with inventory management, contributing to cost control and minimized food waste.
- Utilized excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring a smooth workflow in the kitchen.
Waitress
The Flame
02.2015 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations and difficult customers with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Managed social media accounts, created weekly posts, and interacted with customers online.
- Reduced order errors by double-checking tickets before sending them to the kitchen staff for preparation.
- Demonstrated extensive menu knowledge, enabling personalized recommendations for guests based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Minnesota - Morris
Morris, MN 05.2001 -
Skills
Prioritization and Organization
Time Management
Reliability
Accurate money handling
Memory retention
Supply Ordering
Written Communication
Accomplishments
- Earned my bachelor's degree with High Distinction.
- Managed the conversion of the Area IV Senior Meals program from an all-paper documentation system into a computer-based approach.
- Created an engaging social media presence for The Flame, resulting in growing customer interactions.
Timeline
Assistant Cook
Area IV Senior Meals
11.2022 - Current
Waitress
The Flame
02.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Minnesota - Morris
05.2001 -