Tabitha Lennon
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced Food Service Worker knowledgeable about batch cooking, food safety and nutrition. Strong track record of reliability, accuracy and efficiency in all tasks. Maintains superior performance in both individual and team-focused duties.
Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities, and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.
Dependable Food Service Worker with solid background in foodservice and related positions. Works effectively within teams on timely, high-quality food preparation to drive patron satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service/customer Service
Lasalle College High School
Wynmoor, PA
01.2018 - Current
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items
- Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards
- Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company
- Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements
- Promoted new or high-value food items by creating attractive displays in cases and other customer-facing areas
- Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring
- Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
Food Service/Team Lead
Lasalle University
Philadelphia, PA
01.2006 - 03.2020
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts and supply costs
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
Education
Diploma HRT -
Martin Luther King High School
06.1996
Skills
- Menu memorization
- Plates presentation
- Safe food handling
- Food assembly
- Quality control
- To-go order preparation
- Daily specials memorization
- Food station setup
Timeline
Food Service/customer Service
Lasalle College High School
01.2018 - Current
Food Service/Team Lead
Lasalle University
01.2006 - 03.2020
Diploma HRT -
Martin Luther King High School