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Ruben White

North Vancouver,BC

Summary

Versatile receptionist/landscaper and line-cook offering over 6 years of experience within these different trades. Successful at prioritizing tasks, maintaining organization and optimizing workflow. As well as bring a sense of fun and personable banter to the workplace.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

RECEPTIONIST & SALON ASSISTANT

Stamford Spa and Salon
03.2020 - Current
  • Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
  • Tidied the salon after hours to ensure is was respectably clean for the following day of work.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.

LINE COOK/PREP COOK/BARBACK

FINCH & BARLEY
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
  • Helped with bar every day.
  • Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.
  • Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

PA

WARNER BROS
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Maintained a covid safe environment making sure up to 100 people were complying to the government guidelines during the pandemic, politely and firmly reminded everybody to keep their masks on whilst working and social distancing in a professional friendly manner
  • Setting up a safe environment for everyone to work comfortably amongst each other.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.

Owner

LANDSCAPE LABORER, Ruben White
01.2018 - 06.2020
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities neat and well-groomed
  • Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning
  • Applied weed-control and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.

LINE COOK/PREP COOK/ BARBACK/BARTENDER

Two Lions Pub
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines, changed kegs
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.

Education

Basic Bartending Course -

Fine Arts Bartending
2022

Occupational First Aid Level 1 -

Alert First Aid
09.2021

High School Diploma - Arts

Argyle Secondary
2016

Skills

  • Documentation and reporting
  • Keeping a positive attitude in stressful situations
  • Dedication to my craft
  • Relationship-Building
  • Organization and Time management
  • Oversee Kitchen Staff
  • Cooking Method Accuracy
  • Menu Planning
  • Safety and Sanitation Standards
  • Menu Item Memorization
  • Delegation and Task Management
  • Scheduling and Staff Coordination
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Workload Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Anticipating Problems
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Orientation Procedures
  • Professional Integrity
  • Performance Strategies
  • Professional Relationships
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Improve Job Skills

Timeline

LINE COOK/PREP COOK/BARBACK

FINCH & BARLEY
10.2021 - 03.2023

PA

WARNER BROS
01.2021 - 03.2021

RECEPTIONIST & SALON ASSISTANT

Stamford Spa and Salon
03.2020 - Current

Owner

LANDSCAPE LABORER, Ruben White
01.2018 - 06.2020

LINE COOK/PREP COOK/ BARBACK/BARTENDER

Two Lions Pub
05.2017 - 06.2018

Basic Bartending Course -

Fine Arts Bartending

Occupational First Aid Level 1 -

Alert First Aid

High School Diploma - Arts

Argyle Secondary

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