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Melkai Kong

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Productive Barista accustomed delivers excellent customer service while making and serving coffee, specialty beverages, and food items. Consistently follows recipe and presentation standards and maintain clean, hygienic workspaces. Familiar with sanitation regulations and dedicated to customer satisfaction.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista/Assistant Manager

Coffee Kitchen
Tacoma, WA
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
  • Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
  • prepped fruits, vegetables and meats for use in food service.
  • Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
  • Demonstrated techniques on using multiple beverage machines with new team members.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.

Restaurant Waiter

wok teriyaki IX
Tacoma, WA
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Delivered food from kitchen, fulfilling additional requests to maximize guest satisfaction.
  • Answered phone calls providing information about restaurant services, hours of operation, menu items .

Education

High School Diploma -

Mt Tahoma
Tacoma, WA
06-2022

Some College (No Degree) -

Pierce College
Puyallup, WA

Skills

  • Food Running
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Menu Memorization
  • Espresso Machine Operation
  • Food Preparation
  • Table Bussing
  • Opening and Closing Duties
  • Safe Food Handling Practices
  • New Hire Training
  • Inventory Management
  • Conversant in korean
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Plating and Presentation

Timeline

Barista/Assistant Manager

Coffee Kitchen
12.2021 - 12.2023

Restaurant Waiter

wok teriyaki IX
11.2020 - 09.2021

High School Diploma -

Mt Tahoma

Some College (No Degree) -

Pierce College

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