Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Restaurant Associates, excelling in meal preparation and food safety. Proven ability to adapt recipes for diverse dietary needs while ensuring exceptional customer service. Strong communicator and effective team collaborator, consistently enhancing kitchen operations and guest satisfaction through meticulous organization and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Restaurant Associates A Division of Compass Group
Washington
10.2023 - Current
Prepared and cooked meals following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
Followed food safety regulations to prevent contamination and ensure quality standards.
Adapted recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and customer preferences.
Communicated effectively with team members to facilitate smooth kitchen operations.
Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
Retail Sales Associate
Smithsonian National Museum of American Indians
Washington
04.2023 - Current
Assisted visitors in navigating museum exhibits and programs.
Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
Managed point-of-sale transactions accurately and efficiently.
Participated in inventory management and restocking of merchandise regularly.
Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
Assessed customer product needs and interests in order to best recommend suitable items.
Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
Retail Merchandiser
Market Poultry LLC
Washington
08.2022 - 09.2023
Managed product displays to enhance customer engagement and sales.
Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
Inspected shipments for quality control purposes prior to stocking shelves or racks with merchandise.
Set up attractive window displays that encouraged customers to enter the store.
Maintained accurate records of all merchandise transactions including receipts, invoices, orders, discounts.
Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
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