Tara Smith
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Diligent Food Service Team Member offering many years of experience in foodservice. Skillful in maintaining cost controls and determining optimal coverage to meet business needs without sacrificing quality. Talented at building relationships with community members, clients, and staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
Armonk, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Followed established cash handling procedures when collecting payment from customers.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
Food Service Worker
Eurest Dining Services
Sleepy Hollow, NY
06.2017 - 09.2024
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Delivered food orders promptly and accurately to guests tables.
- Followed established cash handling procedures when collecting payment from customers.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Assisted with unloading deliveries from suppliers into storage areas.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Replenished condiments at customer tables as needed.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Barista
Eurest Dining Services
Sleepy Hollow, NY
06.2017 - 08.2024
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Created promotional displays for advertising special events or promotions at the cafe.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
- Kept up-to-date records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Managed cash register and processed transactions with accuracy and integrity.
- Placed orders with suppliers for delivery of products required for daily operations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with regular customers, recognizing preferences and anticipating needs.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fresh coffee beans and other supplies.
- Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
- Recommended pastries and sandwiches to pair with customers' beverages.
- Input orders into point of sale system and handled customer payments.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Created signs and displays to advertise store products or events.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process customer payments.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and cleanliness standards.
Food Service Worker
Aramark
Sleepy Hollow, NY
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Followed established cash handling procedures when collecting payment from customers.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Replenished condiments at customer tables as needed.m
Education
GED -
Roose High School
Yonkers, NY06-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NYSkills
- Food safety
- Problem solving
- Food preparation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Positive attitude and energy
- Positive attitude
- Food service sales techniques
- Problem-solving
- Strong communication skills
- Productivity and efficiency
- Dishwashing and sanitization
- Food quality assessment
- Professional appearance maintenance
- ServSafe certification
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Kitchen sanitation
- POS operation
Affiliations
- Avid involvement with Breast Cancer team yearly support walks. Our team yearly walks to fight Down Syndrome, animal abuse and domestic violence.
Accomplishments
- Recommendations from Regeneron employees. Achieved with more experience with food handling, safety and catering.
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
10.2024 - Current
Food Service Worker
Eurest Dining Services
06.2017 - 09.2024
Barista
Eurest Dining Services
06.2017 - 08.2024
Food Service Worker
Aramark
07.2016 - 06.2017
GED -
Roose High School
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
Mercy College
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