Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Arby's Restaurant
Jenison, MI
03.2019 - Current
Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
Followed established cash handling procedures when collecting payment from customers.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
Operated dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
Properly stored all leftover food items after each shift.
Utilized point-of-sale systems for taking orders from customers.
Back of House Cook
Curly Cone
Wayland, MI
05.2016 - 02.2019
Prepared and cooked a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment following all safety regulations.
Inspected ingredients for freshness prior to use.
Stored foods in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
Followed standard recipes and special diet orders to prepare food for customers.
Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Adhered to health department regulations regarding food storage, sanitation, temperature control.
Labeled all food containers with contents and date before storing them in the refrigerator or freezer.
Placed prepared food on plates or trays according to orders received from servers or supervisors.
Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area throughout shift by sweeping floors, washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils as needed.
Restocked items as needed throughout shift for continuous service.
Communicated with team members about daily specials and menu changes.
Operated various kitchen appliances including stoves, ovens, grills, microwaves.
Ensured that all safety standards were followed while preparing meals.
Responsible for portioning out ingredients accurately per recipe instructions.
Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.