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Education
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Volunteer Experience
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TAYLOR S. WHITNEY

Walnut Creek,California

Summary

I am a responsible and ambitious student with excellent time management. I am looking for a part-time position to gain valuable knowledge of business practices and provide me with sound work experience. I am a very kind-hearted yet determined individual with natural communication skills. I am extremely dependable, providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Food Runner

Tiki Toms Restauraant
01.2023 - Current
  • I am the head food runner/buster at the restaurant. I am responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of food/beverages to tableside guest timely and efficiently. This greatly enhances the customer dining experience.
  • I greet guests in a friendly and professional manner, respond to customer requests, and assist servers as needed. I also maintain and clean service areas, including tables, bar, floors, and chairs.
  • Upheld strict hygiene standards by adhering to proper handwashing practices and utilizing clean serving utensils when delivering dishes from the kitchen to tableside guests.
  • Actively participated in regular staff meetings where feedback was shared regarding service improvements and important updates, resulting in a more cohesive food running for the entire team.

Food Runner

Sauced BBQ and Spirits
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Communicate with waitstaff about upcoming orders serving assistance needs
  • Inspect order tickets at the expediting counter before taking order trays to diners
  • Answer lunch/diner questions about menu items during busy shifts
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
  • Refill drinks for diners upon request to assist servers throughout dinner service
  • Collect dishes, glasses and utensils to ensure diners enjoy a clean dining space
  • Keep stations stocked, organize order tickets, and communicate effectively with the kitchen

Restaurant Team Member

Kinder's Meats Deli BBQ
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Service of food and/or beverage to include the order-taking, preparing, cooking, delivery and clearing of any food and/or beverage items.
  • Takes the order and inputs the order into the Point of Sale computer to inform the kitchen of the particulars of the order
  • Checks station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
  • Greets the guests in a friendly and courteous manner and explain any specials and/or restaurant promotions for guest awareness.
  • Performed opening and closing duties as needed, ensuring the restaurant was prepared for efficient operation each day.

Volunteer

St. Roberts Catholic School
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • I worked at our school crab feed auction during the school holidays
  • I served food to guests, provided drinks, and helped clean and sanitize the facilities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Las Lomas High School
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2024

St Roberts Catholic School
Sacramento, CA
12.2020

Skills

  • Cleanliness standards
  • Food presentation
  • Order Accuracy
  • Table Setting
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

Food Handlers certified

Volunteer Experience

  • St. Roberts Catholic School, 2019-01-01, 2021-12-31, Volunteer, I worked at our school crab feed auction during the school holidays. I served food to guests, provided drinks, and helped clean and sanitize the facilities.
  • Fruitridge Community Center, 2017-01-01, 2018-12-31, Volunteer, Daily job tasks were to assist the counselors with the youth participants: coaching/monitoring them during outside activities, being responsible for keeping a headcount during swim time, and, when needed, helping serve lunches.

Timeline

Head Food Runner

Tiki Toms Restauraant
01.2023 - Current

Food Runner

Sauced BBQ and Spirits
01.2022 - 01.2023

Restaurant Team Member

Kinder's Meats Deli BBQ
01.2021 - 01.2022

Volunteer

St. Roberts Catholic School
01.2019 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Las Lomas High School

St Roberts Catholic School

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