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FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Summary

My experience in the food service industry, matched with my devote passion for the arts has prepared me with the skills to understand and easily adapt to the public while being able to creatively problem solve in areas of confusion. I am very familiar with customer service as well as organization skills and time management.

Skills
  • Food assembly
  • Quality control
  • Schedule management
  • Safe food handling
  • Menu item familiarity
  • Hospital standards
  • Communications
  • Project organization
  • Team building
  • Team management
  • Supervision
  • Customer service
  • Organization
  • Adobe PhotoShop
  • Watercolor
  • Art composition
  • Printmaking
  • Time management
  • Excellent team player
  • Business sense
  • Presentation
  • Public speaking
Experience
Food Service Worker
City, StateCompany Name/Jul 2017 to Current
  • Updated displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
  • Washed, peeled, cut and measured recipe ingredients.
  • Verified compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and providing machinery upkeep.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas in conformance with health codes.
  • Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
  • Complied with company service standards, including inventory and cash control procedures.
  • Upheld food safety standards at all times.
  • Utilized approved food recipes and production standards to monitor quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
  • Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
  • Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads.
  • Followed recipes and customer request details to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
  • Distributed supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
  • Removed required ingredients from pantry, cleaning and cutting food items as called for by recipes.
  • Floated in food-prep area to identify support tasks and receive assignments from cooks.
  • Protected food from spoilage by properly storing in freezer and refrigerator.
  • Resolved customer concerns and relayed relevant information to supervisor.
  • Performed prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
  • Adjusted preparation and ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Verified proper operation of refrigerators, freezers and warming lamps by collecting temperature readings every day.
Swim Instructor
City, StateCompany Name/Nov 2017 to Aug 2018
  • Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
  • Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and, rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
  • Contacted emergency personnel and provided aid while waiting for further assistance.
  • Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
  • Checked chemical level of pool before lesson commencement and notified maintenance department of any issues.
  • Coached multiple dive programs for children ages 2 to 10.
  • Encouraged students to practice swimming strokes to improve technique and skills.
  • Engaged with students to help them acclimate to and become comfortable in pool.
  • Collaborated closely with lifegaurds to identify areas of concern and most effective methods for remediation.
  • Documented each student's progress and gave constructive feedback for areas that could be improved.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students, delivering guidance and reassurance.
Catering Server
City, StateCompany Name/May 2017 to Sep 2017
  • Worked multi-course dinners with pre-plated foods.
  • Prepared individual condiments and dispensers for transportation to catering locations.
  • Loaded supplies and food into delivery vans and unloaded at events.
  • Set up and tore down all catering services in banquet halls and at customer locations.
  • Managed and restocked drink stations.
  • Wrapped silverware efficiently and organized napkins for up to 150 guests.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Served plated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d'oeuvres for parties.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Walked through dining room during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise servers and bussing staff of specific service needs.
Cashier
City, StateCompany Name/Jun 2014 to Nov 2016
  • Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered advice.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Organized and maintained both physical and digital payment documentation for accurate filing and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
  • Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaIpswich High SchoolJun 2018City, State
Bachelor of Arts: PrintmakingMassachusetts College of Art And DesignExpected in May 2022City, State
Accomplishments

National Honors Society

Winner of a Boston Globe Golden Key Award for fine arts

Additional Information

Volunteer Information

Tiger Tots Pre-School and Daycare - Volunteered as teaching aid

Face Painter at Massachusetts Audubon

Artistic Achievements

Participated in art show at Montserrat College 2017, 2018, 2019

Winner of Boston Globe Golden Key 2017

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Ipswich High School
  • Massachusetts College of Art And Design

Job Titles Held:

  • Food Service Worker
  • Swim Instructor
  • Catering Server
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Bachelor of Arts : Printmaking

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