Enthusiastic home baker and cook with 5+ years of experience creating baked goods and meals for birthday parties, holidays, and special occasions like weddings. Special interest in learning the science behind baking and cooking, and how to apply that knowledge to produce the best product. Quick and motivated learner, with a talent for picking up new techniques quickly. Great at efficiently completing individual tasks, but also enjoys the thrill of working on or leading a team in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. Looking to build off of existing skills and to be exposed to new techniques, recipes, and learn how to work in a professional, large-scale operation.
- Guest engagement
- Proper food storage
- Safety precautions
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Menu development
- Food handlers card
- Focused and disciplined
- Food presentation
- Team-oriented
Downingtown, PA, 04/2021 - Current
- Maintained exceptional standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Sanitized counters, knives, utensils, plates and other items used in food preparation.
- Safely utilized knives and other sharp instruments to prepare fish for sushi-making.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Conversed with patrons and explained different sushi menu items and what ingredients were used in preparation.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Ambridge, PA, 12/2017 - Current
- Fully certified and well versed in the appropriate and safe handling of food.
- Developed, prepared, and served meals and desserts for special events held in private homes like weddings, birthdays, and holiday gatherings.
- Prepared food in accordance with individuals' dietary needs.
- Worked closely with customers to develop customized assorted baked goods including, cupcakes, wedding and birthday cakes, bread, and other desserts.
- Developed recipes through constant research and experimentation.
Park Ridge, IL, 11/2019 - 03/2021
- Supplied Front of House support in the roles of host, busser, food runner, and expo lead.
- Helped developed an effective to-go bagging operation to ensure that guests were getting their food warm and on time Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest Applied communication and problem-solving skills to anticipate customer needs, resolve customer complaints, and promote long-term loyalty.
- Greeted customers with enthusiasm and maintained customer loyalty through approaching customer interactions with a happy and helpful disposition Kept service areas stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while serving tables Promoted a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment through frequent and thorough cleanings, to attract and retain customers.
- Followed ever-developing Covid-19 sanitization and safety practices, and communicated new procedures to guests, keeping them aware of the steps being taken to ensure their comfort and safety while dining out and picking up to-go orders.
- Demonstrated knowledge and applied proper food handling standards.
- Completed sales transactions, including all accepted forms of payment.
- Worked closely with BOH staff and maintained constant communication with the chef, to efficiently get food out of the window while upholding the high-quality standards that were set.
- Worked with updated technology in all FOH positions, including iPad seating maps, waitlist features through yelp, and knowledgeable in using the toast POS system and tablets.
City, STATE, 07/2017 - 01/2020
- Delivered creative and interactive activities to an average of 15 students between 4-6 years of age.
- Consistently communicated to parents to report on student behavior, social, and developmental progress, as well as note any observed health conditions.
- Acted in leadership, and management roles as the lead pre-k teacher, with three other supporting pre-k teachers.
- Led weekly pre-k team meetings with the pre-k staff, and contributed to school-wide meetings, by providing input and offering insight as to how better support students.
- Communicated clearly and directly with the school director and members of the board.
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School Attended
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Peninsula High School
- Olympic University
- Western Governors University
Job Titles Held:
- Sushi Cook
- Private Baking
- Support Staff
- Lead Pre-k Teacher
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts
- High School Diploma
- Associate of Arts
- Master of Arts
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