Melissa Conlon
Cottage Grove,OR
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical detail, with the ability to learn quickly and produce top tier products.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
QMHA
ColumbiaCare
Portland , Oregon
02.2001 - 03.2024
- Guided clients transitioning from state mental hospital to independent living.
- Provided guidance on essential tasks including culinary techniques, maintaining cleanliness, managing financial obligations, understanding insurance policies and practicing self-care
- Assisted clients by including them in meal planning and shopping activities.
Head Server
Royal Argosy
Seattle, Washington
04.2000 - 10.2001
- Greeted guests, provided menus and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Monitored the dining room for cleanliness, proper table maintenance, and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated food delivery from kitchen to ensure accuracy of order placement and timeliness of service.
- Served high volume of tables at once and simultaneously supervised serving staff.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Assistant Caterer
Conlon Eats
Kirkland, Washington
03.1988 - 07.1993
- Prepared food items according to recipes and established standards.
- Set up buffet tables for catered events in a timely manner.
- Stocked beverage stations with appropriate beverages prior to events.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout the event to ensure safety standards were met.
Education
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO01-2025
Associate of Science - Criminal Law / Forensics
Everest College
Portland, OR01-2011
Skills
- Project Planning
- Time Management
- Training & Development
- Bread Making
- Specialized French Pastries
- All Techniques perfected and proficient
- Bakers Math
- Knife Skills
- Acute attention to detail
Timeline
QMHA
ColumbiaCare
02.2001 - 03.2024
Head Server
Royal Argosy
04.2000 - 10.2001
Assistant Caterer
Conlon Eats
03.1988 - 07.1993
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Associate of Science - Criminal Law / Forensics
Everest College