Service Food

Professional Profile

Diligent self-starter with diverse professional experience in various aspects of food service. Characteristics include punctuality, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and outstanding commitment to customer satisfaction. Seeking a position as a food prep assistant, food handler, steward, or similar position in a restaurant, institutional cafeteria, or other food-service setting.

Core Skills

Food Preparation/Presentation Food Sanitation Practices

Proper Food Storage Cleaning/Chopping Vegetables

Institutional/High-Volume Service Portion Control/Dietary Restrictions

Line Cooking and Service Food Menu/Order Memorization

Bussing/Dishwashing/Sanitation Trash Removal/Waste Disposal

Safe Use of Sanitizing Chemicals Point-of-Sale Transactions

Cash, Credit, and Debit Purchases Register/Sales Reconciliation

Relevant Experience

Food Preparation and Handling

Participated in all aspects of food service as a Dietary Aide at a residential care center and nursing facility and in the food court of a major retailer

Took meal orders from residents, guests, and diners; prepared and served meal trays according to specific orders or dietary specifications

Delivered and retrieved food carts to and from customer area and sets up trays for meal/works tray line

Observed all safety protocols while operating food preparation equipment

Food Safety, Hygiene, and Sanitation

Washed pots, pans, and equipment, and maintained cleanliness and sanitation throughout work area

Handled food and food processing equipment in accordance with sanitation standards

Operated industrial-grade dishwasher and ensured detergents and cleaning agents were properly measured

Washed and cleaned equipment, food prep areas and cafeteria tables, while maintaining the highest possible standards of sanitation

Point-of-Sale and Retail

Handled point-of-sale transactions in a variety of settings including retail stores, restaurants and cafeterias, and a package shipping center

Managed cash, credit, and debit transactions using traditional and digital registers; recorded purchases; calculated total purchase price and change; and processed returns and exchanges

Balanced cash drawer and receipts; documented and reported discrepancies to supervisors

Ensured a sufficient amount of change in cash drawer at all times

Employment History

04/2015 – 04/2016

Unique Residential Care Center, Washington, DC

Dietary Aide

03/2013 – 07/2013

IKEA, College Park, MD

Food Court Server/Cashier

12/2012 – 01/2013

UPS, Mason, Ohio

Seasonal Package Handler

02/2011 – 10/2012

Washington Nursing Facility, Washington, DC

Food Handler/Laundry Team

08/2009 – 02/2011

Hawk One Security, Washington, DC

Security Officer

Education

2006 – 2010

Anacostia High School, Washington, DC

High School Diploma

References

References available upon request

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