Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Tara Netten

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Attentive Waitress with superior knowledge of ethnic dining and dedication to fantastic dining experiences. Trained in POS systems and table-side serving with understanding of food and beverage pairings and great salesmanship. Known for maintaining speed and accuracy in high-traffic times.

Motivated Job Title with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.

Cheerful Job Title offering experience in fast-paced diner and short-order restaurant settings. Promotes customer comfort and enhanced experiences by answering questions and responding to concerns. Maintains service standards and follows safe service regulations. Always ready to help team members by taking on additional tasks.

Versatile Server with extensive experience in fast-paced locations. Coordinates service efforts for settings ranging from large banquets to casual dining rooms. Provides structured service and work plans, balancing needs of patrons and team members.

Motivated Waitress with experience serving customers in busy, fine dining restaurants. Recognized for significantly increasing guest check averages by promoting appetizers, specialty items and unique wine selections. Collaborative, thoughtful team leader offering clear, comprehensive and supportive supervision.

Customer-oriented Wait Staff Member with experience in service industry. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with focus on guest satisfaction when interacting with patrons. Licensed for preparation and sale of alcoholic beverages, bar procedures and liquor laws.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Burger Shed
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Enlisted coworkers' assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.

Packager

Anagram Balloons
Mitchellville , IA
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Reviewed orders by inspecting labeling, packaging and contents.
  • Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
  • Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
  • Maintained neat, clean and safe workspace to avoid hazards and increase safety by 99%.

Animal Caretaker

Heartland Humane Society
Ottumwa, IA
07.2017 - 11.2018
  • Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
  • Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
  • Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
  • Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
  • Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.

Education

Ged -

Oskaloosa Jr-Sr High School
Oskaloosa, IA
05.2005

Skills

  • PPE Guideline Compliance
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Special Requests and Substitutions
  • Menu Memorization and Presentation
  • Customer Service and Rapport
  • Cool Under Pressure
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Conflict and Complaint Resolution
  • Team Player
  • Able to Lift 30 Pounds
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Order Accuracy and Delivery
  • Age Verification
  • Shift Checklists
  • Table Clearing
  • Guest Accommodations
  • Taking Reservations
  • Greeting and Escorting Guests
  • Maximizing Profitability
  • Restocking Condiments

Timeline

Packager

Anagram Balloons
10.2020 - 11.2021

Animal Caretaker

Heartland Humane Society
07.2017 - 11.2018

Waitress

Burger Shed

Ged -

Oskaloosa Jr-Sr High School
Tara Netten