Kathy Cureton
Hostess/dietary
Mount Vernon, NY *0553
adxpri@r.postjobfree.com
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Waitress
Ambassador of Scarsdale - White Plains, NY
April 2022 to Present
• Follow all relevant health department regulations
• Provide excellent customer service to guests
• Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff
• Serve food and drink orders
• Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
• Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
• Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
• Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses
• Inform customers about the day’s specials
• Offer menu recommendations upon request
Hostess
Westchester Medical Center (Morrison Healthcare) - Valhalla, NY April 2017 to April 2022
- Setting up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order Preparing meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook.
-Delivering dishes and trays at designated times and rooms.
- Delivers carts to the correct floor or patient area.
-Serves trays to patients and determines if they need anything else.
-Assists customers with opening containers and cutting food when requested.
-Collects trays and places garbage and trash in designated containers.
-Records the amount and type of special food items served to patients.
-Brews coffee and tea. May be required to restock other beverage areas.
-Interacts with customers in the serving and dining areas.
-May take orders in an Expressly For You (EFY) environment.
-Assemble and deliver patient trays in an EFY environment.
-Replenish floor stock.
-Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
-Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures.
-Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
-Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
-Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
-Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated. Hostess
Westchester Medical Center (Sodexo) - Valhalla, NY September 2015 to April 2017
- Setting up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order Preparing meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook.
-Delivering dishes and trays at designated times and rooms.
- Delivers carts to the correct floor or patient area.
-Serves trays to patients and determines if they need anything else.
-Assists customers with opening containers and cutting food when requested.
-Collects trays and places garbage and trash in designated containers.
-Records the amount and type of special food items served to patients.
-Brews coffee and tea. May be required to restock other beverage areas.
-Interacts with customers in the serving and dining areas.
-May take orders in an Expressly For You (EFY) environment.
-Assemble and deliver patient trays in an EFY environment.
-Replenish floor stock.
-Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
-Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures.
-Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
-Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
-Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
-Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated. Clerical Assistant
Department of Social Services - Mount Vernon, NY
May 2013 to January 2015
Answered telephone, conveyed messages, and provided information
• Performed light typing and filed classified information
• Prepared bills, statements, receipts, and checks
• Entered required information into a computerized system
• Proofread documents from records and forms
• Sorted and distributed all office correspondence
• Addressed and stuffed envelopes by hand
• Maintained and updated client files
• Retrieved and filed fax confirmations
• Operated phone lines, retrieved messages, and assisted with inquiries
• Entered information into a computerized data base
• Updated records in file cabinet
• Prepared purchase orders for office supplies
• Sorted mail and distributed in proper mail boxes Education
Some college in Culinary Arts Credits
Westchester Community College - Valhalla, NY
September 2014 to April 2015
Diploma
Thornton High School - Mount Vernon, NY
2012
Skills
• Host/Hostess
• Culinary Experience
• Proofreading
• Meal Preparation
• Food service
• Coffee Experience
• Serving Experience
• Busser
• English
Additional Information
I am outgoing,dependable, a fast learner and a team player