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Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Sociology
Food Server / Trainer / Bartender / Director
- Motivated colleagues by leading by example and pushing for a high level of customer service.
- Promoted to a trainer and a director positions within six months, and a bartender within two years of hire.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated new team members.
- Assisted management with special projects, duty coverage and supervision.
- Recognized as a top performer and won ‘Employee of the Month’ title two times.
Candidate Info
year in workforce
year at this job
Psychology, Computer Technology
Food Server
Welcomed patrons and customers upon arrival, directed or escorted guests to their Seats
- Provided menus and suggested menu items, and daily specials in detail
- Provided information on specials and detailed information on all entrees
- Served welcome drinks and took orders,
- Relayed orders to the cooks and ensured that all orders were delivered on time and ensured the accuracy and quantity of every order
- Served food as it arrived and refilled glasses, delivered food items in a professional and timely manner
- Provided customers with checks and took payments, attempted to up-sell food and beverages
Candidate Info
year in workforce
year at this job
Psychology, Computer Technology
Food Server
Welcomed patrons and customers upon arrival, directed or escorted guests to their Seats
- Provided menus and suggested menu items, and daily specials in detail
- Provided information on specials and detailed information on all entrees
- Served welcome drinks and took orders,
- Relayed orders to the cooks and ensured that all orders were delivered on time and ensured the accuracy and quantity of every order
- Served food as it arrived and refilled glasses, delivered food items in a professional and timely manner
- Provided customers with checks and took payments, attempted to up-sell food and beverages
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Research
Education
Food Server
- Coordinated daily routines and ensured satisfaction of patrons.
- Established managerial dexterities by arranging tasks in order of importance to keep the establishment running smoothly.
- Enhanced customer service skills by serving people from different walks of life.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
year at this job
Busser Supervisor/bar Back/food Server
Ensured the food order was complete and accurate
- Delivered food to dining area, delivered checks to customers
- Cleaned tables and performed other task to assist servers
- Answered guests questions about the menu & facility
- Made drinks, prepped batches, and prepared food.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
Skills
Medical Insurance And Billing
Food Server
- Running of side work including dishes, roll ups of silverware, beverage cups and wipe down of stations.
- Obtained food and drink orders and delivered them as presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned stations and dining area.
- Stock and restock condiments and other kitchenware according to assigned tasks.
- Operated POS system to input customer orders and print checks.
- Accomplishments: Provided multi-tasking team playing skills and amazing customer service and performed job duties not of my position, for example washing dishes.
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Food Server
As a food server, the job is to give food packages out to the children who have ordered based upon their slips.
- Multitasked by taking orders while making them in a matter of time and pressure.
- Packaged foods such as fruits into mini containers to serve in the cafeteria.
- Worked as a cashier while handling cash and credit card transactions while using time management.
- Helped customers when I need by notifying any changes or telling them the locations of products.
- Working under the pressure of arguing and non-loyal customers and making them leave with satisfaction.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
Bachelor of Arts
Food Server
As a food server, the job is to give food packages out to the children who have ordered based upon their slips.
- Multitasked by taking orders while making them in a matter of time and pressure.
- Packaged foods such as fruits into mini containers to serve in the cafeteria.
- Worked as a cashier while handling cash and credit card transactions while using time management.
- Helped customers when I need by notifying any changes or telling them the locations of products.
- Working under the pressure of arguing and non-loyal customers and making them leave with satisfaction.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Bachelor of Arts
Business Student Of The Year 2011
Food Server
- Worked 30 hours/week while in college, and maintained a 3.6 G.P.A
- Served food and beverages upon request.
- Operated the computer system in order to correctly input orders.
- Greeted and sat customers as they arrived at the restaurant while maintaining seating organization to ensure fairness.
- Managed cashier and credit card transactions.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Food Server/ Hostess- Cashier
Advanced to server position, worked under fast paced conditions dealing with large amounts of people
- Started as a hostess- cashier, managed my cash drawer
- Customer service including, taking care of customer complaints
- Trained new employees on job tasks
Candidate Info
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months at this job
Physical Education
Food Server/ Cashier
Provide excellent customer service to patrons
- Developed new processes and procedures to deliver customer orders
- Error free and great efficiency when handling cash
- Recognized as top server with cash award
- Recognized for great work attendance
- Assist with meal preparation when chef was short staff
Candidate Info
years in workforce
Business Communications
Food Server and
Greeted guests and provided excellent food service.
- Fulfilled and completed all side-work duties for maintaining a sanitary and healthy environment.
- Decorated restaurant for the holidays
- Repaired outside of building, by sanding and painting areas that were damaged, washed windows, and other
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Food Server
Determine where patrons would like to eat their meals and help them get situated.
- Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
- Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
- Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
Business Administrative
Food Server
Carry food, silverware, and/or linen on trays, or use carts to carry trays.
- Place food servings on plates and trays according to orders or instructions.
- Prepare food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages.
- Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
- Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments.
- Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and those guidelines such as those for special diets are followed.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Busser/ Food Server
Cleaned tables and maintained restaurant's overall cleanliness.
- Member of the restaurant's Safety Committee.
- Offered recommendations from the menu and notified customers of specials.
- Provided customers with ongoing bread, salad, and soup refills prior to and during the main course arriving.
- Upsold alcoholic beverages.
- Personable with customers, making them feel very welcome and unafraid to ask for anything they needed for their dining experience.
- Established regular customers.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
High School Diploma
Human Services
Certified Nurse Assistant
Food Server
Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
- Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
- Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
- Stock service stations with items such as ice, napkins, or straws.
- Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Education
Food Server
Served customers in a fine dining restaurant and paid strong attention to dietary and allergy needs
- Developed a strong customer base
- Took orders and entered them into Micros system
- Menu knowledge, wine knowledge, and cocktail knowledge
- Dealt /resolved customer issues
- Nominated for MVP for the year
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Food Server
Use oral or written communication techniques
- Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
- Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
- Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
Communication Studies
Food Server
Greet guests within 1 minute and address by name.
- Introduce menu and daily soups and specials.
- Recommend beverages including soft drinks, cocktails, and wine.
- Make knowledgeable food recommendations based on guest's preferences.
- Input food and drinks using Micros computer system.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Associate of Arts
Food Server
Experience as a team to take orders, serve, set and clear tables, and dealing with the exchange of bills and money
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and training skills
- Verify with customers to ensure they are enjoying food, and take action to correct any troubles
- Explain how different menu items are made, describing the cooking methods and ingredients
- Capability of working as an individual or in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Organize, plan, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and tasks while adjusting to changes in priorities
- Experience with integrating work across relevant areas to enhance customer satisfaction
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Waitress/ Food Server
Make sure customers are completely satisfied and receiving top-tier service
- Take food orders and collect payments from customers
- Recommend wine and/ or other beverages to compliment food choices
- Present menus to patrons, answering any and all questions about the menu or restaurant, making recommendations upon request
- Keep all tables and areas clean
- Ensure all requirements for opening/ closing have been met
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Food Server
Greet guests within a quick time frame
- Ensure they are fully satisfied with their seats and menu options
- Make sure customers are aware of all of our daily specials
- Provide the best/friendliest service possible
- Responsible for making my customers satisfied with their food and drinks
- Provide my tables with excellent experiences
- Proficient in Aloha POS system
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Nursing
Cashier/food Server/inventory Clerk
Stock stadium concession stand prior to event
- Clean up after event and make orders for restock of the next event
- Provided service to customers ordering food and beverages
- Responsible for refunding, counting drawer and also beginning and ending event inventory
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Sociology
Substance Abuse Counseling
Substance Abuse Counseling
Customer Service Food Server
Assisted customers with orders and service needs.
- Prepared assortment of foods
- Closed restaurant, which consisted of cleaning and close out register and prepared bank deposits daily
- Greeting guest, which included providing directions, information and services.
- Sales of tickets and assorted fair items.
- Close out of registers and prepared night deposits
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Math / Spanish / Computer
Food Server/cashier
Responsible for preparing food for lunch hours
- Greet customers at counter and take orders
- Take Phone orders for pick up
- Work cash register, handle money and credit card machine
- Bring food orders to customers and clean tables as needed
- Help owner with all aspects of the food prep she needs along with food prep and cleaning dishes
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
High School Diploma
Fast Food Server
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
- Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
- Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
Psychology
Cashier Food Server
Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
- Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
- Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
- Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
- Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Cashier and Food Server
Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
- Serve food or beverages to customers.
- Order items needed to replenish supplies.
- Replenish foods at serving stations.
- Assist customers with their needs.
- Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
- Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Information Technology
Social Work
Cashier/food Server/ Chef
Handling cash and perform transactions for customers
- Cooking and preparing food in timely fashion
- Maintaining professional and friendly demeanor
- Standing for long periods of time while serving food
- Attending shifts regularly and on time and complete daily tasks in kitchen
- Prepare and cook large amounts of food
- Maintain and organize and efficient work station
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Real Estate
Criminal Justice
Food Server and Bartender
- Offer superior customer service and maintains station in a clean and orderly manner throughout shift
- Warmly greet and acknowledge guest upon arrival
- Effectively merchandise food and beverage menus in an informative, friendly, and enthusiastic manner.
- Accurately take guest orders
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Cashier, Food Server
Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
- Greet customers entering establishments.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
- Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers.
- Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage
- Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Food Server, Barback
Wash glassware restock ice beer and alcohol
- Answer any questions regarding the menu.
- Maintain a personal bank and handle all cash transactions.
- Run food, serve tables, re-stock glassware, plate ware, garnishes, and other
Candidate Info
years in workforce
year at this job
Multimedia Production And Journalism
Campus Exchange Food Server and Cashier
Recorded and processed food orders.
- Operated cash register and took payments via cash, credit, and debit cards.
- Maintained a standard of cleanliness and order in the facility.
- Assisted in the preparation of food in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
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