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Sara Edwards

Sara Edwards

Buena Park,CA

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, passionate about understanding societal dynamics and human behavior, seeking to leverage my academic foundation and enthusiasm for social services in a rewarding role. I am eager to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals and communities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Pizza Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut
Buena Park, CA
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Communicated with restaurant staff to coordinate deliveries and obtain destination addresses.
  • Navigated urban and rural delivery routes and delivered food items on time.
  • Maintained a clean traffic record and kept vehicle clean and in top operating condition.
  • Maintained vehicle according to company and state safety requirements.
  • Communicated with patrons and built lasting and loyal business relationships with repeat delivery customers.
  • Documented time of delivery to record the completion of orders.
  • Reviewed orders before and after delivery to verify completeness, correct charges, and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained positive relationships with customers to promote further business opportunities.

Lead Cook/Assistant Manager

Aztec Grill/Redwood Oil Company
Weaverville, CA
07.2015 - 02.2018
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage, and service.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Trained, managed, and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality, and productivity.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Took accurate inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
  • Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
  • Grilled and deep-fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.

Waitress

Marino's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Weaverville, CA
08.2011 - 07.2015
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change, and printing receipts for customers.
  • Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins, and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
  • Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
  • Maintained a polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items, and refill beverages.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Cal State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.2024

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
05.2022

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Efficient Time Management
  • Employee Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Problem Resolution
  • Budget Management
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Warm and Friendly

Timeline

Pizza Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut
12.2021 - 08.2022

Lead Cook/Assistant Manager

Aztec Grill/Redwood Oil Company
07.2015 - 02.2018

Waitress

Marino's Pizzeria & Restaurant
08.2011 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Cal State University Fullerton

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Rio Hondo College

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