Outgoing and friendly Barista with excellent interpersonal communication strengths. Solid experience processing payments, handling food and meeting customer demands with diligent and well-organized mentality. Certified in safe food handling.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista
VA Cafe
06.2023 - Current
Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise
Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Managed over four work stations during busy rushes as solo employee
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment
Placed weekly orders for cafe bean supply
Took regular inventory of cafe supplies
Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily
Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
Explained beverage preparation and offered samples to help customers choose ideal items.
Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.
Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
BARISTA & SERVER
ANGELA CAFE AND BAKERY
Brandon, MB
08.2021 - 03.2022
Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for next shift or for large parties
Receive and process customer payments
Set up or restock product displays
Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them
Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, and blended coffees, or teas
Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
Clean service or seating areas
Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning
Order receives stock supplies or retail products
Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blends or preparation descriptions
Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation
Take out garbage
Wrap, label, or date food items for sale
Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
DINING HALL MANAGER & KITCHEN ASSISTANT
GREEN BAY BIBLE CAMP
06.2022 - 08.2022
Managing dining hall mealtimes
Served up to 400 campers per day
Co-ordination of dining hall set-up arrangements
Ensuring effective dining setup and tear down
Ensuring food-safe meal setup and serving
Ensuring effective cleaning of dining hall equipment, serving areas and all other dining hall areas
Managing youth food servers
Ensuring food preparation areas are clean and hygienic
Washing utensils and dishes and making sure are stored appropriately
Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients
Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking food and helping to prepare salads, desserts and mains
Disposing of rubbish
Organizing linen laundry
Cleaning food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas
Plating food for campers.
BANQUET & RESTAURANT SERVER
CANADA INNS
11.2022 - 03.2023
Preparing dining tables, serving stations, or buffet tables for service
Running food from the kitchen to dining tables
Serving food and beverage to guests at their tables or at serving stations
Creating a pleasant atmosphere for dining and entertainment
Communicating with colleagues to ensure a smooth event
Providing bar service to guests, including cash and credit services
Cleaning up after events and aiding in inventory
Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up
Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
HOSTESS
OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY
03.2023 - 06.2023
Placing, confirming and canceling reservations
Answering restaurant phone calls
Greeting entering and exiting guests
Seating guests
Attending to guest inquiries
Setting up dining tables for large reservations
Managing takeout and Skip the Dishes order pickups.
BANQUET SERVER
STAFFMAX
11.2022 - Current
Preparing dining tables, serving stations, or buffet tables for service
Running food from kitchen to dining tables
Serving food and beverage to guests at their tables or at serving stations
Creating pleasant atmosphere for dining and entertainment
Communicating with colleagues to ensure smooth event
Providing bar service to guests, including cash and credit services
Cleaning up after events and aiding in inventory
Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up
Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
THE TIGER LILY SUSHI BAR
Cape Town
11.2015 - 02.2016
Check with customers to ensure that are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
Assist host or hostess by greeting, seating, and thanking guests
Inform customers of daily specials
Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into system for transmittal to kitchen staff
Take orders from patrons for food or beverages
Check patrons' identification to ensure meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
Serve food or beverages to patrons and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required
Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining
Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine
Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for next shift or for large parties
Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens
Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware
Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters and take them to kitchen for cleaning
Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions
Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash or checking and cleaning bathroom
Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and pour wines for customers
Perform food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee
Escort customers to their tables
Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers
Describe and recommend various beverages on drink's menu to customers.
STORE CLERK
ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE SUPER THRIFT
03.2022 - 06.2022
Receive and process customer payments
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
Describe merchandise and explain the use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
Answer questions regarding the store, the Adult & Teen Challenge addictions program and the Super Thrift merchandise
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
Prepare store merchandise for sale
Help customers view or fit merchandise.
YOUTH FOR CHRIST, LITERACY GROUPS
Brandon
08.2020 - Current
Volunteer
GRAND VALLEY STRAWBERRIES
Brandon
05.2020 - 07.2021
Cashier
YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Brandon
03.2020 - Current
Clean rooms, lounges, bathrooms, corridors and stairways
Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas
Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines
Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary
Dust window blinds
Observe precautions required and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors
Replace light bulbs.
HOUSEKEEPING
HOUSEKEEPING
07.2019 - 05.2021
Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers
Clean rooms, kitchens, lounges, bathrooms, corridors and stairways
Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary
Hang draperies and dust window blinds
Dust and polish furniture and equipment
Wash dishes and clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware
Polish silver accessories and metalwork, such as fixtures and fittings
Clean rooms, kitchens, hallways, bathrooms, lounges, restrooms and stairways
Move and arrange furniture
Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms or mops.
ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE SUPER THRIFT
Brandon
06.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Education
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK -
Booth University College
02.2024
Skills
Efficiency
Time Management
Guest Inquiries
Adaptive and Creative
Cleaning and Sanitation
Beverage Preparation
Exceptional Customer Service
Team Leadership
Fluent in English
Team Player
Volunteer Experience
CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL LITERACY MENTOR, Winnipeg, MB, Island Lakes Family Services, 09/2023-11/2023
Middle and High School Teacher at City Of Angeles VA And Arts And Entertainment VAMiddle and High School Teacher at City Of Angeles VA And Arts And Entertainment VA