Samara Nicol
Karapiro
Summary
Developed strong teamwork and customer service skills in fast-paced environment, looking for similar positions to past experience or looking to transition into a new field. Great time management and dependable and eager to learn new skills and experiences
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Lolas Cafe
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Made and served café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments
- assisted in other areas of the café as needed, including food preparation or table service when required.
Front of House Staff Member
Coffee Club Cafe
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
- Maintained a well-stocked, organized front-of-house workspace.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions.
- Brewed and served coffee, tea and other non-alcoholic drinks according to company standards.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Restocked display cases.
Team Member
McDonald's
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Arrived to work in uniform and presentable in appearance to meet restaurant standards.
- Prepared food orders, cooking on grill and operating fry station.
- Restocked condiment dispensers, napkins, silverware and drink machines to prevent shortages.
- Assisted with in-store operations by disassembling delivery boxes, cleaning floors, and dishwashing.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Team Member
McDonald's
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Arrived to work in uniform and presentable in appearance to meet restaurant standards.
- Prepared food orders, cooking on grill and operating fry station.
- Restocked condiment dispensers, napkins, silverware and drink machines to prevent shortages.
- Assisted with in-store operations by disassembling delivery boxes, cleaning floors, and dishwashing.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Team Member
Master Fish N' Chicken
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper cash handling procedures were followed.
- Prepared food orders, cooking on grill and operating fry station.
- Restocked condiment dispensers, napkins, silverware and drink machines to prevent shortages.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
- Portioned and wrapped food.
Education
Otumoetai Collage
Tauranga, NZToi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Tauranga, NZSkills
- Good time management
- Friendly
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Cash handling and order taking
- Opening and closing duties
- Espresso machine operation
- Safe food handling
- Inventory stocking
- Multitasking and organization
- Animal care
- Pet handling
- Patience and tolerance
- Behavior analysis
- Feeding and watering
Timeline
Barista
Lolas Cafe
10.2024 - 12.2024
Front of House Staff Member
Coffee Club Cafe
02.2023 - 10.2024
Team Member
McDonald's
03.2022 - 12.2022
Team Member
McDonald's
03.2021 - 12.2021
Team Member
Master Fish N' Chicken
06.2018 - 12.2021
Otumoetai Collage
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
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