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COOK'S ASSISTANT

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Cook's Assistant, 01/2020 to Current
Oriental Inn – Marshfield , Missouri

Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
Increased kitchen efficiency by cleaning [Job title]'s work area regularly.
Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.

Waitress, 05/2019 to Current
Red Lobster – Branson, Missouri

Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers.
Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Stayed up to date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information, answer questions and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted [Type] service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Checked identification to enforce age requirement for alcoholic beverages.

Waitress, 06/2018 to 04/2019
Gettin Basted – Branson, Missouri

Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers.
Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions.
Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety and well-being of guests.

Waitress, 02/2018 to 06/2018
Steak And Shake – Branson, Missouri

Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers.
Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while serving tables.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management.
Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions.
Decreased customer wait times by efficiently carrying [Number] plates at one time without spilling or dropping food.

Education

High School DiplomaMarshfield High School - Marshfield, MO

Ozarks Technical Community College - Springfield, MO

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