Trisha Topper
Smithville,WV
Summary
At Barkers One Stop, I excelled in a hybrid role, showcasing strong multitasking by efficiently preparing meals and managing orders, enhancing customer satisfaction. My expertise in cooking and exceptional knife skills, coupled with a commitment to safety and cleanliness, led to a significant reduction in food waste. I fostered teamwork, improving kitchen productivity and efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/waitress/register
Barkers One Stop
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
Education
Ritchie County High School
Ellenboro, WVSkills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Knife Skills
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Grilling
- Food Handler Certification
- Order Verification
- Grilling expertise
- New Hire Training
- Menu Planning
- Food pairing
Timeline
Cook/waitress/register
Barkers One Stop
05.2021 - Current
Ritchie County High School
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