Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Paige Tucker

McLaren Flat,SA

Summary

Due to my experience with a wide range of jobs and opportunities, I am a dedicated team player with experience working in busy food and beverage environments. I enjoy interacting and working with others, as well as performing to my best ability.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Bloom & Brew Co.
10.2024 - 09.2025
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.

Restaurant Worker

Vik's Place Bar & Dining
06.2023 - 09.2024

Bartender;

  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Barista;

  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
  • Created consistent basic latte art.

Kitchen Staff/Cook

  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Waitress

  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.

Cafe Attendant

Kicco
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Wiped, sanitized and maintained floors, facility, and equipment to adhere with company standards and procedures.
  • Maintained clean and attractive product displays to entice customer purchases.
  • Delivered food to guest tables with timeliness and efficiency.
  • Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.

Waitress

The General Bar & Dining
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.

Cellar Door Dishy

D'arenberg
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Kept areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Polished hundreds of glasses a day.
  • Set up wine tasting stations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tatachilla Lutheran College
11.2022

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Food preparation
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Cash register operation

Certification

Responsible Service of Alcohol (Available Upon Request)

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set (Available Upon Request)

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Bloom & Brew Co.
10.2024 - 09.2025

Restaurant Worker

Vik's Place Bar & Dining
06.2023 - 09.2024

Cafe Attendant

Kicco
03.2023 - 06.2023

Waitress

The General Bar & Dining
09.2022 - 05.2023

Cellar Door Dishy

D'arenberg
05.2021 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Tatachilla Lutheran College
Paige Tucker