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Sara Kaufman

Payneville,KY

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Lumberjacks
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.

Bus Driver

Meade County Board Of Education
10.2021 - Current
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
  • Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
  • Updated and maintained accurate trip logs and records.

Server

Home Plate
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Cook

Baptist Health Floyd
07.2019 - 09.2021
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.

Education

High School Diploma -

Meade County High School
Brandenburg, KY
05.2004

Skills

  • Cooking and Baking
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Performance Improvement
  • POS Transactions
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Servsafe Certified

Timeline

Cook

Lumberjacks
08.2023 - Current

Bus Driver

Meade County Board Of Education
10.2021 - Current

Server

Home Plate
04.2021 - 04.2023

Cook

Baptist Health Floyd
07.2019 - 09.2021

High School Diploma -

Meade County High School

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