NICOLAS MAIRA
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented worker, with a drive to exceed expectations. Ability to analyze data, develop strategies, and provide solutions to complex problems. Seeking to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute to team success.
Customer-focused candidate eager to put excellent communication and interpersonal skills into practice. Handles reservations, seating arrangements and payments. Trainable and committed to creating warm and inviting atmosphere.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homeless Shelter Volunteer
St. Mary Star Of The Sea
02.2022 - Current
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Managed meal preparation shifts, ensuring timely delivery of nutritious meals to all shelter guests.
- Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
- Developed meaningful relationships with guests, fostering trust and open communication between staff and residents.
- Enhanced the overall homeless shelter experience by providing warm meals and a welcoming environment for guests.
Restaurant Hostess
Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff about guest needs and dietary restrictions, ensuring accurate orders were prepared as requested.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
Production Operator
Martinrea
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Contributed to cost savings by identifying opportunities for reducing material usage without compromising product quality.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Instructed team members on safety protocols and monitored workers' adherence to such measures.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
Head Dishwasher
Palma Pasta
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or items used often by kitchen staff.
- Washed dishes and assisted in bussing tables.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt attention to special requests or dietary restrictions from patrons regarding their dishes and utensils.
- Monitored dishwashing machines for proper functioning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Phillip Pocock Catholic Secondary School
Mississauga, ON06.2024
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Organizational strengths
- Dishwasher Operation
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
Certification
Participation for Camp Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
fitness, music, and martial arts
I'm a very vibrant music lover and I enjoy every aspect of it. My number one rule in life is to stay true to yourself and train hard
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza
08.2023 - 12.2023
Production Operator
Martinrea
06.2023 - 08.2023
Homeless Shelter Volunteer
St. Mary Star Of The Sea
02.2022 - Current
Head Dishwasher
Palma Pasta
12.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Phillip Pocock Catholic Secondary School
Participation for Camp Certification
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