Emily Mares

• Prepared and cooked diverse menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
• Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring timely restocking of ingredients and supplies.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen.
• Trained new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and cooking techniques.
• Monitored food quality during preparation and service to ensure consistent taste and appearance.
• Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

• Help with assisting new employees in getting started
• take initiative when managers are unable to show up
• check off lists indicating whether each cooking stations is working under the correct temperatures
• Manage and assign students work where i see best fit
• offer learning abilities to those who would like to grow on their strengths
• Buss tables, clean countertops, restock when needed, help with serving in stations, and help cashier
• Close down stations and reset for following days.
• Contributed to friendly and professional dining environment by communicating politely and effectively with guests to assess and meet needs.

- assist with game time and help with making sure the participants were engaging

- assist with lunch time and with making sure those with allergies would get the right foods

- would report on my days at the end to make sure I was fully engaging with the participants

- Participants had Dementia and Alzheimer's so had to assist with reminding them where they were at or having to go along with them shadowing them

• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
• Enhanced kitchen efficiency by preparing ingredients and assembling dishes according to recipes.
• Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with staff members.
• Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
• Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
• Handled high-volume prep work efficiently, ensuring all ingredients were prepared accurately and promptly.

• Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
• Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
• Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
• Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
• Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
• Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
• Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.