Experienced in the restaurant industry with a strong focus on customer service and operational efficiency. Proficient in handling difficult customers, timely service delivery, and payment processing. Demonstrates expertise in menu knowledgeability, food preparation, and allergen awareness. Skilled in using electronic ordering systems, cash handling, and maintaining workplace cleanliness. Adept at communicating with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and high-quality service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Food and beverage assistant
Josie's ice cream parlour and cafe.
Bovey Tracey, Devon
06.2024 - Current
Checked food quality before serving ensuring a pleasant customer experience.
Assisted in inventory management for efficient stock control.
Maintained cleanliness in café and kitchen area which contributed to a pleasant atmosphere.
Managed queue effectively during peak hours for seamless ordering processes.
Greeted each customer warmly, creating a friendly cafe experience.
Coordinated with team members for smooth shift transitions.
Balanced till at end of day, maintaining accurate records.
Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
Kept kitchen areas and general cafe clean and orderly.
Counted change correctly and issued customer receipts.
Promoted café's special offers and discounts.
Managed and used coffee vending machine (Azkoyen Vitro S5 MIA)
Prepared cold food such as "cold baps" and sandwiches
Safely operated and used heated equipment including: hot water dispenser, coffee machine as referenced, panini press, microwave.
Education
GCSEs - Varied
South dartmoor community college
Ashburton, Devon
09.2021 -
Food Safety Awareness - Part A and B - Food
brightsafe.com
Food Allergen Awareness - Overview - Food
brightsafe.com
Fire Resistance In Buildings and Fire Extinguisher - Safety
brightsafe.com
Health & Safety Awareness - Overview - Safety
brightsafe.com
Temperature In The Workplace - Overview - Food
brightsafe.com
Skills
Handling difficult customers
Menu knowledgeability
Use of cleaning equipment
Menu design understanding
Workplace cleanliness
Tables setup proficiency
Patience and tolerance
Timely service delivery
Taking orders
In-Depth allergen knowledge
Communicating with kitchen staff
Electronic ordering systems use
Restaurant protocol familiarity
Cash handling
Customer Service
Payment Processing
Food preparation
Opening and closing procedures
Just In Time stock control
Food allergy awareness
Kitchen deep cleaning
Coffee machine operation
Restaurant sanitisation
Food plating
Food safety and storage
Cash register operation
Food temperature monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Food and beverage assistant
Josie's ice cream parlour and cafe.
06.2024 - Current
GCSEs - Varied
South dartmoor community college
09.2021 -
Food Safety Awareness - Part A and B - Food
brightsafe.com
Food Allergen Awareness - Overview - Food
brightsafe.com
Fire Resistance In Buildings and Fire Extinguisher - Safety