Maily Nguyen
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Hardworking Catering Staff with solid background in food and bar service for weddings, social events and corporate functions. Executes food delivery and facility set-up for complex events .
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Associate
Caliente Mexican Craving LLC
11.2022 - Current
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Oversaw catering orders to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Supervised and trained junior catering staff to carry out correct tasks and apply best practices.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
Waitress
Caliente Mexican Craving LLC
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
Education
LMT - Massage Therapy
Medical Training College
10525 Plaza Americana Drive Baton Rouge, LA10.2024
High School Diploma -
Lee Magnet High School
1105 Lee Drive Baton Rouge, LA05.2020
Skills
- Inventory Monitoring
- Safe Food Handling
- Chef Support
- Kitchen Operations
- Training and Mentoring
- Money Handling
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Catering Associate
Caliente Mexican Craving LLC
11.2022 - Current
Waitress
Caliente Mexican Craving LLC
02.2022 - 10.2022
LMT - Massage Therapy
Medical Training College
High School Diploma -
Lee Magnet High School
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