Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Seth Whitney

Baker,LA

Summary

Motivated kitchen worker ready to build foundation in food service. Eager to learn all kitchen roles and contribute to team success. Dependable, reliable and hardworking with basic cleaning, sanitizing and stock management skills. Diligent Dishwasher with [Number] years of experience cleaning dishes, utensils, [Type] and kitchen equipment. Team player with experience in [Skill] and [Skill]. Quick and precise while always following quality standards. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, sanitizing dishes and collecting trash to boost kitchen efficiency. Trained in different kitchen positions and skilled at providing top-notch coverage for any role. Basic [Language] abilities. Dedicated to maintaining full stocks of clean dishes and utensils to meet expected customer needs. Safety- and team-oriented with organized and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced kitchen environment. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Dishwasher

Caliente
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or [Type] items used often by kitchen staff.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
  • Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.

Host

Ca C'est Bon Local Seafood & Oyster Bar
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests.
  • Recorded available tables after seating each party using specialized seating software.
  • Checked and restocked server areas and organized and got change for front counter.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Stayed in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
  • Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
  • Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
  • Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
  • Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction and increased drink sales by directing customers to bar area while waiting for tables.
  • Conducted dining room and server checks to assess readiness for expected customer loads.
  • Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
  • Maintained highly loyal clientele by delivering unparalleled service at every stage of restaurant dining experience.

Dishwasher

Ca C'est Bon Local Seafood & Oyster Bar
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or [Type] items used often by kitchen staff.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
  • Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars and supply cupboards.
  • Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
  • Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
  • Used [Type] sprayer to loosen food residue and enhance cleaning.
  • Effectively scrubbed and scoured pots and pans using [Type] and [Type] products to remove burnt-on food.
  • Oversaw incoming deliveries, unboxing supplies, shelving stock and rotating items.
  • Volunteered to assist [Job title]s with [Task] and [Task] during peak meal times after completing dishwashing duties.
  • Established great relationships with staff by promoting team-oriented atmosphere through use of [Skill] and [Skill].

Education

GED -

Plaquemine Senior High School
Plaquemine, LA

Skills

  • Hazardous Chemical Handling
  • Utensils and Equipment
  • Table Cleaning and Arranging
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Trash Removal
  • Dishwasher Operation
  • Floor Scrubbing

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Timeline

Dishwasher

Caliente
05.2022 - 12.2022

Host

Ca C'est Bon Local Seafood & Oyster Bar
12.2021 - 04.2022

Dishwasher

Ca C'est Bon Local Seafood & Oyster Bar
12.2021 - 04.2022

GED -

Plaquemine Senior High School
Seth Whitney