Keisha Simms
Server/Cook/Food Prep/Host
Atlanta, GA 30331
ad4wzq@r.postjobfree.com
Dynamic Food Service professional highly knowledgeable about FOH and BOH restaurant operations. Talented in creating a warm, friendly welcoming atmosphere for both patrons and co-workers. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority.
• 10+ years experience providing outstanding administrative and customer service support.
• Creative, resourceful and flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive attitude and strong work
ethic.
• Organized individual who works well in fast-paced environment, with extensive experience serving customers
• Knowledgeable of OSHA food and beverage regulations and knowledge of computerized registers and inventory
control.
• 15+ years of food service knowledge and experience. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Delivery Driver
DoorDash - Atlanta, GA
August 2020 to Present
Cook/server
Peopleready - Atlanta, GA
July 2018 to Present
Food runner and temporary Chef de Parti for Delta club at SunTruist park, Porsche Experience, Mercedes Benz stadium, GA Tech, and State Capital. Line cook/ short-order and dishwasher for Kimberly-Clark Corp. Employee's at Dobbins Airforce Base named me the base favorite fill in shirt order cook. Favorite sandwich maker at Federal.Home Loan Bank.
UPS Driver Helper
UPS - Atlanta, GA
November 2021 to January 2022
Peak season temp position assisting UPS drivers with sorting and package delivery. Also worked in the warehouse during 2020 season.
Service Delivery Specialist
Chime Solutions - Morrow, GA
January 2021 to May 2021
Appointment setting for Kaiser Permanente . Providing PCP information to KP members and non members. Receiving Clerk/Forklift Operator
Visible Supply Chain Management - Fairburn, GA
August 2020 to October 2020
worked Production and Receiving as well.
Manager/Cashier/Server
Mangos Caribbean Restaurant - Atlanta, GA
March 2017 to August 2018
Manage the overnight shift. Managed all cash payments and take out orders. Assisted the kitchen and bar to maintain optimum service.
Host/Server/Food Prep
Sweet Auburn Seafood - Atlanta, GA
May 2016 to October 2016
Assisted diners with seating as needed Cleaned and maintained the beverage area, display cases, equipment, and order
transaction area Informed patrons of establishment specialties and features Prepared and served hot and cold beverages
Used all food handling standards Collaborated with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus
Tax Preparer/Office Manager
Atlanta Tax Service - Atlanta, GA
January 2010 to April 2016
Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files. Managed the receptionist area, including
greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information. Organized files, developed
spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents. Grew customer base from 5 accounts to 60 accounts in 3months.
Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products, prices and availability. Drafted meeting agendas,
supplied advance materials and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences. Hostess
Superica - Atlanta, GA
July 2015 to August 2015
Hostess/Server
Stir It Up Cuisine - Atlanta, GA
January 2014 to December 2014
Seated guests according to party size and availability. Offered menu suggestions. Some promo work. Lead Hostess
Azio - Atlanta, GA
July 2009 to June 2011
Trained staff of eight employees for correct facility procedures, safety codes, and proper recipes and plating techniques.
Planned and organized specialty events, and requests of patrons. Secured approval from management on special
scheduling and exclusive reservations. Ensured smooth operation for exceptional service through managing wait staff
stations.
Education
Associates
Atlanta Metropolitan State College Atlanta
2012 to 2014
Skills
• Microsoft office (10+ years)
• Cashier (1 year)
• Management (Less than 1 year)
• Receptionist (5 years)
• Quality Control (1 year)
• Data Entry (5 years)
• Customer Service
• Key Holder
• MS Office
• Scheduling (Less than 1 year)
• Organizational Skills
• training
• Billing
• Filing
• Word
• Inventory
• Time Management
• Restaurant Management
• Food Handling
• Event Planning
• Tax Experience
• Food Preparation
• Food Preparation
• Host/Hostess
• Restaurant Management
• Serving Experience
• Tax Experience
• Food Handling
• Event Planning
• Food Safety
• Payroll
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Banquet Experience
• Busser
• Food Production
• Leadership
• Office Management
• Inventory Control
• Receiving (Less than 1 year)
• Guest Services
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Culinary Experience
• Human Resources
• Cooking
• Catering
• POS
• Driving
• Customer service
• Serving
• Guest services
• Cash handling
• Food handling
• Training & development
• Leadership
• POS
• Cash register
• Forklift
• Tax experience
• Human resources
• Windows
• Cooking
• Payroll
• Quality control
• Front desk
• Kitchen management
• Restaurant experience
• Interviewing
• Mentoring
• Supervising experience
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
Forklift Certification
Assessments
Delivery driver — Proficient
November 2021
Interpreting instructions or signs and solving problems Full results: Proficient
Bartending — Proficient
November 2019
Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders
Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
July 2021
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Cooking skills: Basic food preparation — Proficient June 2022
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements Full results: Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
June 2022
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
August 2021
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Food service fit: Crew member — Proficient
November 2020
Measures the traits that are important for successful food service crew members Full results: Proficient
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