PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

JENNY HUNT

■ San Diego, CA 92104 ■ 209-***-**** ■ adw3xk@r.postjobfree.com ■ More than 20 years of professional food & beverage service, cooking, and restaurant supervising experience combined. Leadership qualities and professionalism, backed by a consistent, verifiable record of achievement. Business co-owner of small town boutique shop at 20 years old as well as business owner of Salon in more recent years. Customers and coworkers would describe me as a go getter, team player as well as an asset to any establishment. .I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker who is eager to relocate to San Diego and. contribute my skills to a new career..

• Microsoft word, excel, office, spreadsheets

intermediate knowledge.and experience.

Extensive knowledge of food preparation,

cooking procedures and presentation of

various cuisines

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Training and development specialist;

cooking/baking class instructor, extensive

knowledge of whole foods, recipe

ingredients, nutrition & health benefits

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Maximizing kitchen productivity and staff

performance, ability to work extended

hours in fast paced establishment

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• Purchasing/receiving

• Food service in upscale establishments

Exceptional memorization of menu, orders,

ingredients & customers names

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The ability to multitask and prioritize in

stressful situations

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• Data Reports

• Administering Social Media Accounts

• Staff Management

• Business Administration

• Recruiting and Interviewing

SERVER 04/2021 to 04/2023

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, Jackson, CA

Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.

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Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and ensure proper communication with kitchen staff in order to serve food efficiently in a timely manner.

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• Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs. Printed dining checks with total due, Collected payment, handled cash and balanced drawer.

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Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

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SERVER/COOK/BARTENDER/HOST (AS NEEDED/ON OCCASION) 01/1997 to 01/2023 Gianinnis Italian Dinners, Pine Grove, CA

Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits as well as food menu to make informed recommendations to customers.

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Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

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• Trained new servers and pasta line cooks to help maintain talented team. Performed opening and closing duties, stocking, setting up for incoming shift,preparing garnishes, and managing reservations and large parties for FOH and BOH.

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SERVER 03/2019 to 04/2021

Midtown Sushi, Sacramento, CA

• Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists

• Serve food & beverages consistent with company standards Worked with POS system including handheld device for taking orders, sending to kitchen, managing tickets and cash/credit transactions

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Supported needs of 3- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for high volume Sushi restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality

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FOH SUPERVISOR/SERVER-DUAL RATE 03/2014 to 01/2015 Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, Jackson, CA

Supervised FOH floor, and staff, assigned server sections following restaurant policies and procedures. Checked temp logs for BOH and FOH, as well as other food safety standards.

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Took inventory and put in orders. Scheduled Maintenance, organized inventory, and arranged cleansing of facilities as needed.

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Trained employees in procedures, compliance standards and strategies for accomplishing objectives.

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• Attended supervisor training classes and acquired related certifications.

• Monitored staffing levels to provide adequate coverage for guest services. Prepared incident reports, memos for record, and utilized Timestar software for employee attendance.

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LEAD DIETARY AID COOK 06/2008 to 01/2013

Lavida Foods, Jackson, CA

• Prepares, plans and creates fixed calorie menu plans for clients Customizes recipes specifically for the needs of diabetics, vegetarians/vegans, weight management with food allergies

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Manages all aspects of business: Inventory, purchasing/receiving, food prep/cook, proper cleaning procedures, packaging and distributing of product

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Specializes in preparing nutritious, whole foods that are scratch made with mostly organic high quality ingredients

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SMALL BUSINESS OWNER-SALON 06/2016 to 08/2019

Self-employeed, Jackson, CA

Created business plan, recruited investors, leased a commercial property, remodeled and designed from the ground up

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• Recruited employees by renting out stations to cosmetologists, creating jobs

• Purchasing and receiving

• Accounting/managing business

• Marketing

Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills

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EDUCATION

AWARDS &

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CERTIFICATIONS

Health And Wellness Coach Certificate : Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, 01/2010 Institute of Integrative Nutrition - New York, NY

Online studies

AA Science : Pharmacy Technology, 06/2004

Western Career College (Carrington College) - Sacramento, CA 32 units acquired. Did not finish/receive degree

General Education : General Education, 12/1997

Independence High School - Sutter Creek, CA

High School/General Ed

• Business owner of small town Salon-2016-2019

• Business Co-owner small town boutique-2000-2004

• Academic Excellence Award-GSE Recognition In Science-1997

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• Body Art License - 2017-current

• CA Food Handlers Training - 2023-2025

• Microblading Certification 2017-current

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