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Rick Smith

San Diego

Summary

Developed key skills in high-volume restaurant environment, including effective communication and time management. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging strong organizational abilities and customer service expertise. Focused on adapting these skills to drive success in any new role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Runner

Ojai Valley Inn (The Oak)
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
  • Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
  • Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
  • Understood essential ingredients for each dish
  • Adhered strictly to food safety guidelines while handling and transporting food items, protecting both guests and employees from potential health risks.

Busser

Ojai Valley Inn (The Oak)
06.2023 - 05.2025
  • Demonstrate knowledge of The Ojai Valley Inn’s style, practices, culture, terminology, organizational structure, and general philosophy. That philosophy should be portrayed in the professional appearance, behavior, integrity, openness and accessibility to employees and guests.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Maintain a friendly yet unobtrusive manner with all guests throughout their dining experience.
  • Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
  • Carried trays of dirty dishes back to dish pit.
  • Ensured quality communication between staff acklodeging guest needs
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.

Dishwasher

The Dutchess
06.2022 - 08.2022


  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Scraped and rinsed food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment
  • Removes trash and places it in designated containers. Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans.
  • Sweeps and mops kitchen floors to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-2027

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
05-2025

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Strong work ethic
  • Time management
  • Communication through multiple staff members at a time
  • Attention to detail
  • Anticipating customer needs
  • Menu memorization

Accomplishments

American Red Cross - certification of completion

  • Basic Life Support and First Aid Certification ID: 01TS8RM
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification ID: 01TSCCT

Timeline

Food Runner

Ojai Valley Inn (The Oak)
05.2025 - 08.2025

Busser

Ojai Valley Inn (The Oak)
06.2023 - 05.2025

Dishwasher

The Dutchess
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

San Diego State University

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Ventura College

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