Mia King
Summary
I'm a strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. I have always done my jobs to the best of my capabilities, ensuring a good work environment flow. I always try to make everything move as smoothly as possible, so when my shifts come to an end I am positive I have done everything that needed to be accomplished in a timely manner. I always come into my workplace with a smile on my face and a positive attitude, ready for anything that may come my way. I also have excellent problem solving skills and the ability to think and act quickly, leading to creative and efficient solutions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dining Associate
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
09.2023 - Current
- Trained new Dining Associates on best practices and company policies, contributing to a cohesive team environment.
- Maintained a clean and inviting dining area, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Coordinated with food preparation staff for the delivery of meals to dining room guests, guaranteeing freshness and acceptable temperatures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and anticipating guests needs.
- Contributed to friendly and professional dining environment by communicating politely and effectively with guests to assess and meet needs.
- Set up and broke down the cold bar and other self-service areas, organizing components logically.
- Reduced wait times by efficiently taking orders and communicating special requests to the kitchen staff.
- Participated in staff meetings to provide feedback on operational improvements leading to higher quality standards.
- Developed rapport with my regular residents, fostering loyalty through consistent, outstanding service.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of menu offerings, providing personalized recommendations to guests when they didn't want anything provided on the menus.
- Managed time effectively to ensure all tasks were completed promptly.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to create a seamless dining experience for guests.
- Accommodated special dietary requirements by suggesting alternative menu options for residents with allergies or preferences.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Addressed customer complaints and inquiries to verify satisfaction.
- Always held a positive attitude no matter the situation provided.
Dishwasher
Woodfire Italian Grill And Winery
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
- Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.
- Maintained a safe working environment by properly using and storing cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines.
- Fostered a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Minimized cross-contamination risks by following proper procedures for washing cutting boards, knives, and other essential tools.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
- Inspected dishwashing equipment and reported issues to supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dallastown Area High School
700 New School Lane, Dallastown, PA 1731306.2024
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliability and punctuality
- Professional Appearance
- Fast Learner
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- File Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Data Entry
Timeline
Dining Associate
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
09.2023 - Current
Dishwasher
Woodfire Italian Grill And Winery
11.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Dallastown Area High School
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