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FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Summary

Hardworking food service worker skilled at meeting needs of diverse customers while keeping calm and maintaining professionalism. History of working on feet for long periods of time and training incoming staff. Solid background in food service field, with 4+ years of experience.

Skills
  • Quality control
  • Food assembly
  • Plating and presentation
  • Team contribution
  • Consistent presentations
  • Safe food handling
  • Proper storage and preservation
  • Bussing expertise
  • Strong communication skills
  • Lifts 50 pounds
  • Menu knowledge
  • Organizing and prioritizing
  • Courtesy
  • Safety standards training
  • Problem solving
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Flexible schedule
  • Dish preparation
  • Menu memorization
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Service-oriented
  • Time management
  • Courteous and professional demeanor
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Table setting arrangements
  • Meat preparation
  • Safe serving knowledge
  • Flexibility
  • Accurate cash handling
  • Liquor, wine and food service
  • High-volume dining
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Outstanding cleanliness
  • Following regulations
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Effective multi-tasker
  • Banquets and catering
  • Buffet setup and takedown
  • Strong team member
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Organizational skills
  • Outgoing personality
  • Food safety understanding
  • Organizational ability
  • Service prioritization
  • Cash register operation
Experience
Hennepin County Medical Center | Minneapolis, MNFood Service Worker01/2018 - Current
  • Utilized approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
  • Cleaned work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
  • Verified compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas in conformance with health codes.
  • Washed, peeled, cut and measured recipe ingredients.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and providing machinery upkeep.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment.
  • Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures.
  • Created aesthetically pleasing food arrangements for special orders and party trays.
  • Removed trash and dropped food items regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean.
  • Adjusted preparation and ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
  • Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
  • Kept all utensils, dishes and glasses clean and ready for customer use.
  • Kept work areas, utensils and pans cleaned and sanitized.
  • Received food orders from patients and families, and explained offerings.
  • Performed prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
  • Distributed supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
  • Upheld food safety standards at all times.
  • Plated completed meals in appealing arrangement and set in designated areas for delivery to patrons.
  • Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads.
  • Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs with accuracy and speed.
  • Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
  • Wiped down and sanitized food preparation areas using dishcloths, hot water and cleaning products.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins and dry storage racks to keep food storage areas neat and prevent food-borne illness.
  • Sprayed all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
  • Effectively loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand any large pots or items that chefs used on continuous basis.
  • Provided servers with clean utensils by washing and placing in storage bins.
  • Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor, taking trash out and compost bags to reduce accidents and sanitize.
  • Cleaned and sanitized various kitchen surfaces using specific cleaning supplies.
  • Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
  • Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
Indrotec Staffing And Workforce Management | Minneapolis, MNFood Service Worker06/2017 - 12/2017
  • Kept all utensils, dishes and glasses clean and ready for customer use.
  • Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads.
  • Upheld food safety standards at all times.
  • Monitored inventory and promptly reported items that needed to be reordered.
  • Plated completed meals in appealing arrangement and set in designated areas for delivery to patrons.
  • Removed required ingredients from pantry, cleaning and cutting food items as called for by recipes.
  • Received food orders from patients and families, and explained offerings.
  • Washed, peeled, cut and measured recipe ingredients.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and providing machinery upkeep.
  • Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
  • Adjusted preparation and ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
  • Utilized approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
  • Created aesthetically pleasing food arrangements for special orders and party trays.
  • Resolved customer concerns and relayed relevant information to supervisor.
  • Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas in conformance with health codes.
  • Followed recipes and customer request details to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
  • Removed trash and dropped food items regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean.
  • Cleaned work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Verified compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Distributed supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment.
  • Performed prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
  • Kept work areas, utensils and pans cleaned and sanitized.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
King & I Thai Restaurant | Mendota Heights, MNFood Preparation Worker04/2016 - 04/2017
  • Removed trash and dropped food items regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean.
  • Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
  • Packaged and stored food products appropriately to ensure proper handling and preservation.
  • Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
  • Kept all utensils, dishes and glasses clean and ready for customer use.
  • Followed recipes and customer request details to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
  • Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures.
  • Employed knowledge of cutlery and culinary tools to prepare appetizer and cold foods.
  • Cross-trained in hostess and appetizer cook positions to support team and help meet all customer needs.
  • Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads.
  • Monitored and recorded temperatures of food, storage, and service areas to maintain established, regulatory guidelines.
  • Explained preparation of various menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods to customers.
  • Served shoppers promptly, courteously and professionally.
  • Ordered and shelved weekly sale items for customers.
  • Kept tables neat, cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses.
  • Greeted all customers.
  • Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in 3-compartment sink.
  • Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Balanced tills, handled cash, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
  • Fulfilled special order requests, including special occasion cakes and party platters.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Sprayed all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
  • Developed positive vendor relationships.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Safely used knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jack and hand trucks.
  • Prepared special orders including cakes, holiday dishes and party platters.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Swept floors and maintained sweep logs.
  • Maintained indoor and outdoor dining areas by removing trash, wiping down tables and restocking napkin dispensers.
  • Maintained facility compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations while streamlining productivity initiatives to comply with restaurant protocols.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins and dry storage racks to keep food storage areas neat and prevent food-borne illness.
  • Handled products and equipment in accordance with safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Checked menus to verify current selection availability and cleanliness.
  • Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Answered phones politely and promptly, accurately recording and confirming reservations.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
Education and Training
Saint Paul Public Schools | Saint Paul, MinnesotaHigh School Diploma06/2003
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Hennepin County Medical Center
  • Indrotec Staffing And Workforce Management
  • King & I Thai Restaurant

School Attended

  • Saint Paul Public Schools

Job Titles Held:

  • Food Service Worker
  • Food Preparation Worker

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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