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COOK/WAITRESS

Summary

Hardworking Denny's Line cook/server. I am highly motivated and able to work as part of a team. I worked as a manager at Mcdonald's previously, so I have skills in dealing with customers and complaints, maintaining a clean, safe work environment, and leading a shift. I also am ServeSafe certified, with knowledge of kitchen health procedures. I also am able to work on my feet for long hours, as I serve at Denny's as well as cook.

Skills

Active Learning Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension
Judgment and Decision Making Sales and Marketing
Food Production Writing
Cash registers
Cooking
Critical Thinking
Make change
Customer service
Decision Making
Training employees
Fast

Maintain inventory
Marketing
Money
Personnel
Quality
Reading
Safety
Sales
Supervising
Active listener
Highly motivated
Multitasking

Experience

Cook/Waitress, Company Name, July 2019-CurrentCity, State

Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Performed work station prep, including pancake mix, meatloaf, pot roast, and vegetable prep prior to shift start.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
Addressed any concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation.
Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
Attended to new customers quickly to inquire about drinks and start off dining experience with prompt beverage service.
Prepared banquet room for next function by resetting room, cleaning surfaces and replenishing supplies.
Explained preparation of various menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods to customers.
Answered phones politely and promptly, accurately recording and confirming reservations.

Manager, Company Name, October 2018-June 2019City, State

Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
Count money and make bank deposits.
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
Serve customers in eating places that specialize in fast service and inexpensive carry-out food.
Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary.
Request and record customer orders, and compute bills using cash registers, multicounting machines, or pencil and paper.
Clean and organize eating, service, and kitchen areas.
Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
Prepare daily food items, and cook simple foods and beverages, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, or coffee using proper safety precautions and sanitary measures.
Collect and return dirty dishes to the kitchen for washing.
Prepare and serve cold drinks, or frozen milk drinks or desserts, using drink-dispensing, milkshake, or frozen custard machines.
Perform personnel activities such as supervising and training employees.
Cook or re-heat food items such as french fries.
Monitor and order supplies or food items and restock as necessary to maintain inventory.

Crew Member, Company Name, June 2017-October 2018City, State

Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
Count money and make bank deposits.
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables.

Education and Training

High School DiplomaCityStateGPA: 3.7, Soccer and basketball captain Participated in a drama class Completed a college level speech class during senior year.

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Cook/Waitress Resume Example

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