I have interests of owning my own cafe I am looking to get a degree in business and culinary arts
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
11.2022 - 02.2024
- 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, KS05.2026
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
Timeline
Barista
Sweet Treat at Hutchinson High School
11.2022 - 02.2024
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Hutchinson High School
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