Quinn Heyward
Cambria Heights,New York
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook II
JFK American Express Lounge
2022.07 - Current
- Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods
- Prepares and cooks to-order foods requiring short and longer preparation time
- Checks for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Owner
Cookin' Wit Q
2020.06 - Current
- Develops menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Prepares cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
- Caters to baby showers, birthday parties, panel events, and other social gatherings.
- Manages day-to-day business operations.
Cook
UBS Arena- Dime Club
2021.11 - 2023.02
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
2020.06 - 2022.07
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Sales Associate
CHAMPS
2019.10 - 2020.02
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Promoted welcoming environment by acknowledging customer and engaging in conversation to identify footwear needs.
Waiter
Antun's Catering Hall
2019.03 - 2019.07
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess drink or other needs.
- Bussed and reset 2-5 tables per shift, working efficiently to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NYManagement
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYHigh School Diploma -
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
Bayside, NY2018
Skills
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Strong leadership skills
- Customer Service
- Creative problem solving
- Menu Planning
Timeline
Cook II
JFK American Express Lounge
2022.07 - Current
Cook
UBS Arena- Dime Club
2021.11 - 2023.02
Owner
Cookin' Wit Q
2020.06 - Current
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
2020.06 - 2022.07
Sales Associate
CHAMPS
2019.10 - 2020.02
Waiter
Antun's Catering Hall
2019.03 - 2019.07
Associate of Science - Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
Management
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
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