Melissa Berry
Churasco Vila
Toronto,Canada
4
years of professional experience
Friendly and dynamic restaurant worker with 4 years of BOH and FOH experience. With a thorough understanding of food and drink service and a dedication to creating a positive experience.
Work History
Server/ Cashier
4 Months- Delivered a friendly and efficient service while running dine-in solo
- Experience with POS system to manage dine-in, take-out and delivery orders, as well as removing sold out items
- Have extensive knowledge of all menus to answer customer questions and significantly reduce mistakes
- Perform quality checks and communicate with kitchen to ensure timely food and proper presentation
- Perform all opening and closing duties, as well as keeping stations stocked and clean for smooth transitions and efficiency
- Displayed strong multi-tasking skills by working all stations as needed during peak hours
Dishwasher and Prep Cook
2 Years 1 Month- Essential for the overall structure and organization of the restaurant and responsible for cleanliness of all dishes, cookware, glasses and cutlery
- Clean and maintain proper fire safety practices for our indoor open fire charcoal grill
- Bring and prepare food as needed by the kitchen
- Handle deliveries from distributors by checking and signing invoices and promptly putting orders away, as well as tracking inventory for future orders
- Help maintain cleanliness and proper organization of all fridges and food storage areas, following proper food safety protocols
- Can prep food for the kitchen and jump on the line as needed to offer support during a high volume of orders
- Able to open and close all stations properly and efficiently, keeping items stocked and ready
Dishwasher
1 Year 9 Months- Operated the dishwasher machine properly and ensured the kitchen had clean dishes for efficiency and food safety
- Kept dishes, cookware and dry storage organized
- Maintained my station solo with a full restaurant downstairs, large parties upstairs and major events in the area, washing hundreds of dishes per hour
- Prepared and weighed food like fries, meats, fish, sauces, flatbread, and produce to be used on the line
- Maintained a clean station throughout my shift and performed all closing duties
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Smart serve certified
Food handlers certified
Cocktail preparation
Passion for food and community
Timeline
Server/ Cashier
Churasco Vila
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
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Waterloo Collegiate Institute
High School Diploma
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