Food Preparation
Answered telephone calls and responded to inquiries. Assigned patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation Cleaned and sterilized equipment and facilities. Cleaned and organized eating, service and kitchen areas. Cleaned and inspected galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas. Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock. Filled beverage and ice dispensers. Greeted each customer with friendly eye contact. Helped with preparation, set-up, and service for catering events. Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices. Kept ice bins full. Loaded trays with accessories.Placed clean dishes, utensils and cooking equipment in storage areas. Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service. Portioned, arranged, and garnished food, and served food to waiters or patrons Prepared daily food items and cooked simple foods and beverages. Prepared food items. Spoke with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service. Trained new employees. Turned or stirred foods to ensure even cooking. Washed dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand. Wiped tables and seats with dampened cloths and replaced dirty tablecloths. Worked stations including pizza, omelet, soup, salad, sandwich and dessert at a busy cafeteria. Complied with scheduled kitchen sanitation and ensured all standards and practices were met. Ensured consistent high quality of plate presentation. Maintained contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff and customers. Packaged take-out foods and served food to customers. Set up banquet tables. Set tables with clean linens, condiments, and other supplies. Served residents and guests during meal times with speed and efficiency.
