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Work History
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Certification
Languages
Affiliations
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Z. Marissa Theakston

Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced professional with solid background in foodservice. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks to support kitchen and wait staff. Demonstrates genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and deliver memorable experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Hoops Sports bar and grill
Toronto, Ontario
03.2024 - 08.2025
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.

Server

Allstar wings and ribs
Scarborough, ON
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.

Sous Chef

TDSB The Wandering Spirit School
Toronto, Ontario
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
  • Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Social Service Worker

George Brown College
Toronto, None

Skills

  • Order delivery practices
  • Hostess support
  • Food inspection
  • Team member support
  • Table resetting
  • Daily specials memorization

Certification

  • Smart Serve

Languages

English
Professional

Affiliations

  • Lagree

Timeline

Server

Allstar wings and ribs
08.2024 - 02.2025

Server

Hoops Sports bar and grill
03.2024 - 08.2025

Sous Chef

TDSB The Wandering Spirit School
05.2021 - 05.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Social Service Worker

George Brown College
Z. Marissa Theakston