Food Service Team Member
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized tables, high chairs and drink fountain areas after customer use and periodically throughout day.
- Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples, and response to particular requests.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Received orders from customers and input into order management system.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting, or measuring food items.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.