Mehdi Jalilian

Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Followed health, safety, and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Collaborated with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation of the restaurant.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, utensils, and equipment.
Prepared food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Prepared dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain a fully stocked kitchen.
Organized and managed buffets and banquets.

Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Ensured that all equipment was kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Entered orders accurately into the POS system
Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area