Ryan Lavy

• Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
• Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
• Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
• Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
• Coordinated animal training to teach commands, improve behaviors and housebreak personal pets.
• Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
• Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.

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• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
• Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
• Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
• Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
• Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
• Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
• Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
• Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
• Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
• Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
• Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
• Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
• Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
• Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
• Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
• Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.
• Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

• Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
• Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
• Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
• Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
• Recorded available tables after seating each party using specialized seating software.
• Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
• Kept detailed payment records throughout shift to complete cash and card payments.
• Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
• Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
• Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
• Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
• Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
• Stayed in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
• Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
• Collaborated with kitchen to inform customers of wait times and answer questions about food.
• Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
• Routinely supported other areas of restaurant by answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff members.
• Maintained customer satisfaction and increased drink sales by directing customers to bar area while waiting for tables.
• Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
• Supervised server balance and monitored table turnover to accurately seat customers.
• Conducted dining room and server checks to assess readiness for expected customer loads.
• Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
• Maintained highly loyal clientele by delivering unparalleled service at every stage of restaurant dining experience.
• Assessed large restaurant and lounge according to state and federal cleanliness standards.

I would ring up the orders for the customers and and deal with that money handling and help customers out with questions.

• Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
• Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
• Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
• Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
• Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
• Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
• Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
• Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
• Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
• Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
• Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

• Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
• Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or [Type] items used often by kitchen staff.
• Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
• Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
• 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.
• Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
• Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
• Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
• Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
• Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
• Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean and properly sanitized.
• Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
• Kept all dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards .
• Gently moved glassware, crystal and other delicate items to prevent breakage.
• Efficiently and quickly cleaned various dishes, to provide smooth service and reduce wait times.
• Volunteered to assists during peak meal times after completing dishwashing duties.
• Communicated with team members to keep operations running smoothly.

• Answered general questions about parking fees, facilities and directions.
• Facilitated vehicle flow by managing traffic control and parking in assigned area.
• Directed patrons to designated parking spaces.
• Observed and monitored parking lot or garage to preserve safety of customers and vehicles.
• Used hand signals or flashlights to direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces.
• Explained parking rates and retrieval procedures to guests upon arrival.
• Lifted, positioned and removed barricades to open or close parking lot areas.
• Issued ticket stubs and placed numbered tags on windshields, giving customers matching tags to locate parked vehicles.
• Issued and collected number tags and provided parking instructions to customers to maintain efficient vehicle flow.
• Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
• Removed safety hazards, soiled items and trash from customer areas.
• Delivered above and beyond service to VIP guests at property.
• Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to responses.
• Assigned and verified vehicle claim tickets upon arrival and retrieval.