Marqueese Kevonte Smith-Tidwell

**** ***** *** ******* ******* East

Houston, TX 77032

Phone: 832-***-****

Cell: 832-***-****

E-Mail: ac1cj1@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Motivated food serving professional with 3+ years food and beverage experience in casual and fine dining. Experienced Line Cook with exceptional knowledge of a wide variety of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques in a fast-paced environment. Motivated Line Cook with 4+ years experience in fast-paced restaurant kitchen. Talented Sous Chef with 3 years experience developing menus and working as second-hand to chef of a 5-star restaurant. Hardworking chef with extensive knowledge of various diets such as kosher, low-carb, low-fat, sodium restricted and vegan. cook with 5 years experience. Areas of expertise include greeting/cashier.

Skills

Log home construction Food and beverage handling expert

American cuisine expert

Back of house operations understanding

Kitchen productivity

Strong customer relationship builder

Ability to handle fast-paced environment

Ability to handle/resolve problems

Cash handling

Food handling knowledge

Food production quality knowledge

Knowledge of basic food preparation

Log home construction

Blueprint interpretation

Flooring construction

Form systems knowledge

Strong analytical and communication skills

OSHA training

General laborer

Carpentry expertise

Architectural facades

Residential construction

Blueprint reading

Exceptional problem solver

Tiling

Strong communication skills

Roof construction

OSHA Certified

Friendly and hardworking

Experience

February 2017 to April 2017

McDonalds Flint, MI

Cook

Up-sold additional menu items, beverages and desserts to increase restaurant profits. Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve food or service issues. Recorded customer orders and repeated them back in a clear, understandable manner. Promptly reported complaints to a member of the management team. Correctly received orders, processed payments and responded appropriately to guest concerns. Served fresh, hot food with a smile in a timely manner. Served orders to customers at windows, counters and tables. Cut and chopped food items and cooked on a grill or in fryers.

February 2016 to June 2017

taco bell flint, mi

cook/cashier

Served orders to customers at windows, counters and tables. Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally. Cut and chopped food items and cooked on a grill or in fryers. Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers. Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and griddles. Accurately measured ingredients required for specific food items. Prepared and served beverages such as coffee, tea and fountain drinks. Properly portioned and packaged take-out foods for customers.

March 2013 to May 2013

The Black Eyed Pea Flint, Mi

Prep-Cook/ Greeter

Delivered an exceptional dining experience with friendly, fast service. Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards. Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs. Completed closing duties, including restocking items and closing out the cash drawer. Regularly checked on guests' satisfaction. Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested. Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests. Suggested additional items to customers, as appropriate, to increase restaurant sales. Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner. Set tables with clean linens, condiments, and other supplies Served meals and snacks to employing families and their guests Cleaned, cut, and cooked meat, fish, or poultry Weighed, measured, and mixed ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment Washed, peeled, cut, and seeded fruits and vegetables Used all food handling standards

June 2012 to February 2013

churches chicken Flint, mi

cook/cashier

Served fresh, hot food with a smile in a timely manner. Communicated clearly and positively with co-workers and management. Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally. Served orders to customers at windows, counters and tables. Cut and chopped food items and cooked on a grill or in fryers. Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers. Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and griddles. Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve food or service issues. Recorded customer orders and repeated them back in a clear, understandable manner. Up-sold additional menu items, beverages and desserts to increase restaurant profits.

Education and Training

2012 flint metro youthbuild flint, Mi

GED trade

Building Construction Trades Technology Certificate / Coursework in Drywall and Interior Finish Applications / Coursework in Floor Systems, Wall and Ceiling Framing / Coursework in Residential Carpentry / Coursework in Basic Construction Safety and Hand and Power Tools / Coursework in Residential Carpentry, Blueprint Reading and Construction Safety

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