Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Making espresso drinks at home and baking deserts for family and friends
Interests
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Samuel Thompson

Hutchinson,KS

Summary

Friendly team player dedicated to making delicious specialty coffee and tea beverages and contributing to a safe, welcoming cafe environment. Fast learner and adapter to new circumstances and challenges paired with in-depth knowledge of coffee-making equipment operations. Works well under pressure and in fast-paced settings. I have been certified in safe food handling. Knowledgeable individual with deep familiarity of espresso machine, blender and coffee maker operations. Customer-oriented candidate recognized for delivering high-quality service to promote cafe's culture, values and mission.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Sweet Treat at Hutchinson High School
2022.11 - 2024.02
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
  • Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
  • Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
  • Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
  • Learned special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.

Education

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson, KS
05.2026

Skills

  • Menu Memorization
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Cash Handling
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Active listener
  • New Hire Training
  • Coffee machinery
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Excellent math skills
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Coffee expertise

Making espresso drinks at home and baking deserts for family and friends

I enjoy making cool espresso drinks as a hobby. I will occasionally sell my homemade espresso drinks. I love baking deserts for my family. I will also occasionally bake deserts for church events. 

Interests

I have interests of owning my own cafe. I am looking to get a degree in business and culinary arts.

Timeline

Barista

Sweet Treat at Hutchinson High School
2022.11 - 2024.02

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Hutchinson High School
Samuel Thompson