Volunteer Waitress
Canyon Hills Church Of Christ
Bakersfield, CALIFORNIA
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Enforced safety guidelines for employees and patrons of the restaurant.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.