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KITCHEN STAFF
Professional Summary

Focused food preparation professional experienced in managing catering and large banquets for 60 people. Looking to join a fast-paced restaurant team. Responsible professional highly experienced in food preparation, effective cleaning techniques and service set up. Team player considered a valued employee and dedicated worker. Skilled kitchen service employee with experience in meal preparation for special diets and those with allergies. Offering 10 years of experience and extensive history of proven customer service skills. Hardworking and personable individual with training in customer service. Hardworking Kitchen Staff with passion for preparing quality foods from soups and gravies to entrees and desserts. Highly effective in fast-paced environments. Skilled at staying focused in busy and high-stress situations. Kitchen Staff with 9-year background in cashiering, stocking and general grocery store operations. Desires role as kitchen staff. Experienced Cashier with background in customer service and retail. Detail-oriented, friendly and hardworking.

Skills
  • High-volume dining
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Point of sale knowledge
  • Ordering procedures
  • Food running
  • Cash handling
  • Communication skills
  • Table setting knowledge
  • Order delivery practices
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Safe serve certification
  • Food preparation and safety
Work History
August 2019-CurrentKitchen Staff | B's Wine Bar | Missouri City, TX
  • Oversaw and assisted with menu creation and promoted featured items to drive sales
  • Strategically plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements
  • Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items
  • Chopped vegetables, seasoned meats and mixed cake batter ahead of time in preparation for dinner rush
  • Explained cooking techniques to wait staff in order to support customers with food allergies or diet restrictions
  • Used downtimes to prepare ingredients and restock supplies for expected busy periods
  • Prepared variety of dishes including soups, entrees, omelettes, salads and appetizers for over 100 daily customers
  • Checked refrigerators and freezers for proper functioning and to ensure food had not spoiled
  • Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
  • Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards
  • Removed empty chafing dishes and replaced with fresh food at buffet
  • Removed spoiled food and beverages from inventory and properly disposed of items in approved receptacles
  • Sanitized all kitchen equipment after each shift to prevent food borne illness
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas throughout hours of operation and at close of business
  • Oversaw weekly inventory transactions to ensure optimal stock levels and reduced expenses
  • Reduce health risks by following safety procedures, making food and drink items as trained, maintaining cleaning schedules, restocking regularly and sanitizing equipment according to health department requirements
June 2019-August 2019Server | Pappasito's Cantina | Houston, TX
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and chef specials to provide recommendations according to tastes and specific allergies
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers
  • Bussed and reset 5 tables per shift, working efficiently to keep dining room and work areas clean
  • Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business
  • Checked identification to enforce age requirement for alcoholic beverages
  • Delivered orders and corrected issues by replacing orders and comping bills
  • Managed food resources, memorized orders and wrote patron's food orders on slips in 4-seat restaurant
  • Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers
  • Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy sufferers
May 2018-August 2019Sandwich Artist | Subway | Houston, TX
  • Maintained appropriate professional relationship with union officials
  • Prepared, cut, weighed and wrapped deli meats and cheeses
  • Kept store floor free of hand baskets and shopping carts
  • Restocked salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service
  • Kept cases and shelves clean and well stocked
  • Maintained effective supply levels by counting, monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods
  • Consistently met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts and sides
  • Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors
  • Reduced customer wait times by quickly and efficiently operating customer window and sales register
  • Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information
Education
December 2019Bachelor of Arts: Fine ArtsTexas A&M University - Kingsville, Kingsville, TX
Certifications
  • SafeServ certification: Food Handling
  • TABC Certification: Alcohol Handling
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • B's Wine Bar
  • Pappasito's Cantina
  • Subway

School Attended

  • Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Job Titles Held:

  • Kitchen Staff
  • Server
  • Sandwich Artist

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Fine Arts

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