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FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Summary
Enthusiastic, resourceful recent graduate with academic and professional background in Culinary Arts. Currently seeking a career change outside of food service. Friendly team player with a knack for building productive working relationships who is highly energetic, outgoing and detail-oriented. Adapts to versatile work environments. Handles multiple responsibilities simultaneously while providing exceptional customer service.
Accomplishments
  • Recognized by peers and management for going above and beyond normal job functions.
Experience
The Glebe June 2015 to February 2016 Food service worker
Daleville, VA
  • Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format.
  • Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs.
  • Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas.
  • Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team. 
  • Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts and dinners for residents.
  • Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Prepared for each shift by placing a clean cutting board and utensil bath at workstation.
  • Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
  • Diligently enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent the spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member.
  • Actively participated in staff meetings.
Old Southwest Grill January 2014 to March 2015 Cook
Roanoke, VA
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
  • Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Achieved and exceeded performance, budget and team goals.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
  • Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
  • Verified freshness of products upon delivery.
  • Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.
Corned Beef and Company January 2013 to January 2014 Cook
Roanoke, VA
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
  • Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
  • Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
  • Verified freshness of products upon delivery.
Spirit Halloween September 2011 to November 2012 Sales Associate
Roanoke, VA
  • Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.
  • Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in the store.
  • Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.
  • Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.
  • Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
Education
Virginia Western Community College 2014 Associate of Applied Science: Culinary Arts Roanoke, VA GPA: Received the Al Pollard Memorial Scholarship 2012, and Patrick T. McKay Scholarship Culinary Arts Received the Al Pollard Memorial Scholarship 2012, and Patrick T. McKay Scholarship
2013 Coursework in Hospitality Management Serve-safe certified: Culinary and Restaurant Management Culinary and Restaurant Management
Skills
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Serve-safe Certified
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Works and typing
  • Organized
  • Multitasked
  • Team worker
  • Quick and eager learner
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The Glebe
  • Old Southwest Grill
  • Corned Beef and Company
  • Spirit Halloween

School Attended

  • Virginia Western Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Food service worker
  • Cook
  • Sales Associate

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science : Culinary Arts
    Coursework in Hospitality Management Serve-safe certified : Culinary and Restaurant Management

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