Vanessa Leon
Utica,NY
Summary
Energetic Restaurant Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skills include quick and effective customer service, adeptness in handling cash and payments, and proficiency in food preparation safety standards. Excel at teamwork, communication, and adaptability to fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Worker
Asian Fusion
Hampton Bays, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed cashier duties such as taking payments, processing credit cards, giving change, and issuing receipts.
- Assisted in taking orders, preparing food, and delivering food to tables in a timely manner.
- Stocked serving stations with napkins, silverware, condiments., ensuring that all items were properly cleaned and sanitized before use.
Catering Staff Member
Coastal Concierge Services
Westhampton Beach, NY
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted catering manager with setting up the event space and ensuring all necessary items were present.
- Prepared food for events, following recipes and instructions from the catering manager.
- Set up banquet tables and chairs in accordance with event specifications.
- Greeted guests upon arrival to ensure they felt welcome and comfortable at the event.
- Served beverages, appetizers, entrees, salads, desserts. to guests during the event as needed.
- Ensured that all food was served promptly and properly presented according to standards set by the caterer.
Restaurant Hostess
Riverhead Brew House
Riverhead , NY
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
- Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
- Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
- Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfiters
Riverhead, NY
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
Food Preparation Worker
Spicy's BBQ
Riverhad , NY
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Stocked service stations with food items such as condiments, salads, desserts, and beverages.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heated ovens to ensure proper functioning.
- Cooked a variety of foods according to customer orders or supervisors' instructions.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep fat fryers or griddles.
- Ensured that all health regulations regarding food handling were followed during preparation process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Utica College
Utica, NY05-2027
High School Diploma -
Riverhead Senior High School
Riverhead, NY05-2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Affiliations
- Utica Field hockey
- Utica Women's Lacrosse
- Honors Program at Utica University
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Section xi Gold Key Award 2023
- Suffolk County Field Hockey Coaches Association All Division 2022
- Suffolk County Women's Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-county 2023
- National Honor Society member in High school
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Riverhead Brew House
06.2024 - 07.2024
Restaurant Worker
Asian Fusion
05.2024 - 08.2024
Catering Staff Member
Coastal Concierge Services
07.2023 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfiters
05.2023 - 03.2024
Food Preparation Worker
Spicy's BBQ
06.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Utica College
High School Diploma -
Riverhead Senior High School
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