Tuck Hays
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 2 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven people skills. Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards. Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Novo Restaurant
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Ran parties for 20-50 people with multiple large courses
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Boy Scout Camp Counselor
Boy Scouts Of America
Lakeshore
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
Server
Mama Mias Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill, CA
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Lifeguard
City Of Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill, CA
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
Education
GED -
Hays Homeschool
Morgan Hill05.2022
Skills
- Forecasting and Planning
- Persuasion
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Customer service
- Willingness to do the job
- Good with instructions
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Chef
Novo Restaurant
08.2022 - Current
Boy Scout Camp Counselor
Boy Scouts Of America
06.2022 - 08.2022
Server
Mama Mias Morgan Hill
05.2020 - 05.2022
Lifeguard
City Of Morgan Hill
06.2019 - 09.2020
GED -
Hays Homeschool