Sherry Salsbury
Tucson
Summary
Proven Cafeteria Cook with a strong background in kitchen operations and food safety, honed over years at TUSD and Hamilton High School. Excelled in enhancing meal quality and customer satisfaction, leveraging skills in cooking and sanitation practices. Known for reliability and effective problem-solving, significantly contributing to team success and operational efficiency. Motivated School Cafeteria Worker with expertise in subsidized lunch programs, money handling and accurately counting purchases. Dedicated School Cafeteria Worker bringing 6 plus years of food and beverage experience. Expertise includes safe food handling, cleaning and sanitation procedures. Adaptable team player with strong communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Worker
TUSD
10.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Restocked condiments, beverages and utensils per expected use levels.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring all financial responsibilities were met with precision and consistency.
- Served as a reliable team member during flexible scheduling demands, consistently arriving on time for all assigned shifts ready to contribute positively to the day''s work activities.
- Tracked meal purchases and accepted payments at cash register.
- Assisted in training new staff members, sharing best practices for success in the role of Cafeteria Worker.
- Provided exemplary service to students, staff, and visitors.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service in the cafeteria.
- Processed payments for orders and provided customers with change.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Worked with Computers and Cash Register for 6 plus years
Sandwich Artist
Beyond Bread
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Operated the cash register with accuracy, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow during busy hours.
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering shifts when needed, ensuring consistent staffing levels for optimal operation.
- Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
- Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
- Developed proficiency in preparing various sandwich types, meeting diverse customer preferences and dietary needs.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
Cafeteria Cook
River Hills Village
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Contributed to a positive working environment through open communication and teamwork among kitchen staff members.
- Demonstrated adaptability during busy periods or when faced with unexpected challenges such as ingredient shortages or equipment failure.
- Streamlined food preparation processes by implementing efficient methods and techniques, increasing overall productivity.
- Supported dietary needs of students by preparing allergen-free meals upon request or requirement.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout the day according to safety standards, preventing potential spoilage or contamination issues.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
Cafeteria Cook and Cooks Help
Hamilton High School
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Received positive feedback from customers on meal quality, presentation, and taste through regular communication with serving staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, adhering to all health and safety regulations for a safe work environment.
- Ensured consistent flavor profiles by accurately following recipes and adjusting seasonings as needed.
- Supported dietary needs of students by preparing allergen-free meals upon request or requirement.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
- Collected payments
- Worked on Cash Register daily
Education
High School Diploma -
Keokuk High School
Keokuk, IA05.1983
Skills
Dishwashing
Sanitation Practices
Cooking
Problem-Solving
Cash Handling Abilities
Cleaning and sanitation
Kitchen Support
Cleaning and sanitizing
Money Handling
Supply Replenishment
Food handling safety
Food Quality Standards
Food Storage Procedures
Food presentation techniques
Batch Cooking
Meal preparation expertise
Reliability and punctuality
Safe Food Handling
Cafeteria equipment operations
Food Production
Food safety knowledge
Time Management
Cash Register Operation
Cleaning
Ordering Procedures
Kitchen Operations
Payment Processing
Kitchen Communication
Food Processing
approx 4 yrs Cashier experience
Timeline
Cafeteria Worker
TUSD
10.2023 - Current
Sandwich Artist
Beyond Bread
05.2023 - 05.2024
Cafeteria Cook
River Hills Village
02.2022 - 01.2023
Cafeteria Cook and Cooks Help
Hamilton High School
02.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Keokuk High School
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