Enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Clerk
Berkots Super Food
Aroma Park, IL
06.2023 - 09.2023
Built displays and arranged department products to create attractive presentations, highlighting featured and seasonal items.
Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Followed established food safety guidelines when handling perishables such as fruits and vegetables.
Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
Utilized shrink wrap machine for wrapping products properly.
Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
Kept accurate records of inventory levels and restocked as needed.
Prepared merchandise for purchase.
Checked for quality, ripeness, and overall condition of products before stocking shelves.
Assisted other departments within the store when needed.
Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
Hostess/Customer Service Cashier
Burgers And Beers
Kankakee, IL
06.2022 - 09.2022
Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
Accepted payments from guests for dine-in and take-out foods.
Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
Spoke with patrons to make conversation, answer questions or to respond to complaints.
Handled cash payments and reconciled daily transactions accurately.
Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
Food Server
Sodexo Inc.
Bourbonnais, IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.
Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Maintained cleanliness of the dining area throughout shift including wiping down tables, chairs, menus.
Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs, responding promptly to requests, and following up to ensure satisfaction.
Ensured that all restaurant safety guidelines were followed at all times.
Reconciled discrepancies between guest checks and payments received with total sales at end of shift.
Attended regular team meetings for updates on new menu items or promotions.
Accurately calculated checks using POS system; processed payment transactions quickly and efficiently.
Server
Kankakee Country Club
Kankakee, IL
06.2021 - 09.2021
Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Checked food before serving it to customers.
Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
Dietary Aide
Harvest View Assisted Living
Hersher, IL
02.2021 - 05.2021
Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
Provided assistance with meal setup, serving, and clean up as needed.
Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences.
Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.