Not exact matches
• Relayed orders to the kitchen and follow up on them periodically •
Ascertained that
appropriate portioning has been done before serving to customers • Served orders and inquire into customers» needs for additional beverages or
food items • Provided customers with bills and process their payments • Ensured proper cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant, including cleaning tables and chairs
• Prepared
food items such as meats, vegetables, and fruits by cutting, chopping and cubing them • Baked pizza dough by following express instructions of the chef • Put together salads and soups and ensured that
appropriate toppings are placed on each prepared pizza • Set ovens at proper baking temperatures and placed pizzas and other dishes inside • Removed pizza and assured that it was delivered to customers promptly •
Ascertained the overall cleanliness and sanitization of work areas
• Greeted customers and escorted / directed them to their seats • Offered menus and provided suggestions by explaining ingredients and cooking styles • Took orders for
food and beverage items and relayed orders to the kitchen area • Followed up on orders and served
food and beverage items after ensuring
appropriate portioning • Assisted cashiers in preparing checks and transacting cash and credit card payments •
Ascertained the cleanliness of the restaurant area and ensured that all tables were properly bussed
• Special talent for creating menus and correlating recipes in according to gross customer - base's specific tastes • Track record of effectively and efficiently handling staff scheduling duties to ensure
appropriate shift coverage • Skilled in investigating and resolving complaints regarding
food quality and service • Focused on ensuring exceptional
food service delivery through dedicated training programs and conformance to quality control standards • Adept at overseeing
food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing activities to ensure conformance to presentation standards • Particularly effective in monitoring budgets and payroll records and handling reviews of financial transactions, to ensure authorization of expenditures • Specialized courses in
food aesthetics and preparation, aimed at providing customers with novel tastes and presentations • Hands - on experience in overseeing the day to day operations of the restaurant and handling supplies and equipment procurement activities • Proven record of ensuring that all
food service programs follow
appropriate sanitation procedures • Excellent skills in controlling
food costs,
ascertaining conformance to sanitation and quality and training
food service workers to work optimally
• Prepare
food items such as vegetables, fruits and meats by cutting, chopping and marinating them • Perform cooking duties as per pre-developed recipes • Arrange
food items on plates and platters in an aesthetic manner •
Ascertain that
food portions are dished out correctly and that
food quality is maintained • Put together salads and sandwiches and ensure that they look aesthetically pleasing • Clear and clean work areas on a constant basis and ensure that
appropriate hygiene and sanitation standards are maintained • Handle kitchen staffing issues and fill in for absent staff • Maintain knowledge of portion sizes and spice levels for each item on the menu • Assist head chef in developing recipes and deciding on which menu items to be incorporated into existing menus • Provide support in cooking / putting together diet meals • Maintain liaison with vendors and suppliers to ensure consistent supply of
food items • Handle
food inventory and storage duties
Cooked Daily, Chicago, IL, 1/2009 to 5/2010 Kitchen Helper • Assisted in preparing
food items by peeling, cutting, chopping and dicing meats, vegetables and fruits • Cleaned counter tops and ensured general cleanliness of the kitchen area • Provided support in preparing main orders by handing platters and arranging
food items aesthetically on them • Loaded soiled dishes into dishwashers and wiped them dry so that they can be stored •
Ascertained appropriate levels of
food items in stock • Distributed orders to waiters along with special instructions regarding table numbers and spice levels
• Greet customers and provide them with the menu and ensure that any discounts or deals are communicated to them •
Ascertain that customers are being serviced by waiters or attendants by coordinating the liaison • Sum up customers» totals and print out bills after ensuring that the amounts are accurate • Process cash and credit and debit card payments and tender change and receipts • Balance cash drawers at the end of each shift and make sure that any discrepancies are resolved prior to closedown • Count cash at the beginning of each shift and ensure that sufficient change is available • Fill out bank deposit slips and deposit all earned cash at the end of the day • Provide assistance to waiters during rush hours by preparing and packing orders • Take and process orders for takeaway and deliveries and follow up to make sure that they are prepared on time • Resolve customers» problems and complaints by providing them with the highest level of services •
Ascertain that inventory of supplies such as condiments, napkins and
food items is updated on a constant basis • Pack
food items according to customers» instructions and ensure that
appropriate condiments are added with packed items • Take reservations over the telephone and in person and ensure that restaurant managers are made aware of them
Ruby's Diner, Austin, TX
Food Server Nov 2008 — May 2013 • Welcomed guests in a courteous manner • Helped them find an
appropriate table and
ascertained their dining needs • Managed the seating chart.