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Madelina Rickman

Summary

Highly skilled Waitress/Cook experienced in supporting restaurant operations. Maintained communication while working closely with servers, hosts and managers. Expert at providing exceptional customer service by quickly and energetically completing special requests.

Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise, some management training and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive and punctual. Works well within team settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress/Cook, Shift Supervisor

Denny's Restaurant
06.2019 - 08.2023

Shift Supervisor

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Leadership skills like decision-making, motivation and goal-setting
  • Staffing, planning, and people management
  • Managing performance and profitability
  • Providing customer service and managing complaints
  • Overseeing operations when the manager is absent
  • Train and coach new employees
  • Foster and maintain a positive work environment
  • Resolve conflicts between workers

Waitress/Cook

  • Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
  • Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
  • Organized trays with cutlery prior to serving meals to customers.
  • Greeted customers and provided menus.
  • Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
  • Provided accurate change for cash transactions using a cash register system.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.

Dishwasher/Busser

Thai Dish
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
  • Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
  • Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
  • Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
  • Organized trays with cutlery prior to serving meals to customers.
  • Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.

Store Associate/ Cashier

BIG 5
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assisted customers with product selection, pricing and availability.
  • Provided cash register operations and handled customer payments.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise and maintained inventory levels.
  • Ensured the cleanliness and tidiness of the store.
  • Operated scanning equipment for price checks and stock replenishment.
  • Processed returns and exchanges according to company policy.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading deliveries from vendors.
  • Unloaded and moved merchandise to maintain aisles and set up product displays.

Prep-cook

Libby's Mexican Restaurant
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
  • Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
  • Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
  • Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
  • Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.

Education

Anderson Valley Junior-Senior High School
Boonville, CA

High School Diploma -

Ukiah High School
Ukiah, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Safe Food Handling
  • Menu Recommendations
  • Order Accuracy
  • Customer Service
  • Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
  • Food Inspection
  • Team Collaboration
  • Dining Customer Service
  • Supply Restocking
  • Payment Processing
  • Food Running
  • Sales Techniques
  • Service Prioritization
  • Compliance Standards

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Waitress/Cook, Shift Supervisor

Denny's Restaurant
06.2019 - 08.2023

Dishwasher/Busser

Thai Dish
03.2019 - 06.2019

Store Associate/ Cashier

BIG 5
08.2018 - 02.2019

Prep-cook

Libby's Mexican Restaurant
05.2015 - 12.2015

Anderson Valley Junior-Senior High School

High School Diploma -

Ukiah High School
Madelina Rickman