Natasha Whiddon
Oakville
Summary
Strategic thinker, eager to learn and an enthusiastic student, currently on honor role at St. Thomas Aquinas, Oakville. Experience in leadership and organization with a passion to help people, and plan to pursue a career in medicine. Energetic Hostess with exceptional experience-enhancing customer experiences in foodservice setting. Courteous and friendly when directing customers to tables, giving directions and taking reservations. Constantly finding new ways to exceed customers' expectations with personalized service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aid Assistant
Oakville Senior Citizens Residence
2023.08 - Current
- Serves meals in the dining room to residents and guests.
- Ensures that the proper dietary restrictions are followed for residents' personal preferences.
- Sets dining room tables and clears the dining room of dishes, utensils, etc.
- Maintains cleanliness in dining area including washing dishes, pots, pans, cleaning kitchen equipment and area.
- Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers, residents and guests including addressing resident concerns during dining service.
Hostess
Plank Restobar
2022.04 - 2023.08
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Supported servers, ran food and bussed tables to keep dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
Volunteer
Vytis
2023.08 - 2023.08
- Camp counselor/coach for basketball camp, kids of age 7-14.
Volunteer
Ninth live cat rescue (pet smart)
2021.11 - 2022.01
- Caring and entertaining cats and kittens of all ages.
- Cleaning and feeding.
- Learned to adapt to cats with different personalities and comfort levels.
- Developed further organization skills when keeping track of small details regarding their health and well being.
Volunteer
St. Thomas Aquinas
2022.01 - Current
- Scorekeeper for junior and senior boys basketball team.
Volunteer
Kerr Street Mission Kitchen
2019.06 - 2019.06
- Cooked, prepped, and served breakfast to less fortunate families.
Volunteer
Run Well Events Inc.
2019.07 - 2019.07
- Assist with setup of pool deck in preparation for triathlon.
- In-depth knowledge of pool operations for event.
- Handle event related questions, directional and logistical questions.
- Assist and encourage athletes (ages 3 to 17) as they begin their triathlon.
Babysitter
Family friends
2019.05 - 2020.07
- Cared for child with special needs, and children under age of ten.
- Responsible for organizing activities, cooking, and bedtime routines.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
Oakville, ON06.2025
Skills
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organized
- Punctual
- Leadership experience
- Problem solving Abilities
Timeline
Dietary Aid Assistant
Oakville Senior Citizens Residence
2023.08 - Current
Volunteer
Vytis
2023.08 - 2023.08
Hostess
Plank Restobar
2022.04 - 2023.08
Volunteer
St. Thomas Aquinas
2022.01 - Current
Volunteer
Ninth live cat rescue (pet smart)
2021.11 - 2022.01
Volunteer
Run Well Events Inc.
2019.07 - 2019.07
Volunteer
Kerr Street Mission Kitchen
2019.06 - 2019.06
Babysitter
Family friends
2019.05 - 2020.07
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
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