FOOD SERVICE RESUME PHRASES & ACTION VERBS
ACTION VERBS
● Prepared
● Trained
● Cleaned
● Baked
● Measured
● Greeted
● Developed
● Served
● Sourced
● Measured
● Stocked
● Seasoned
● Weighed
● Washed
● Portioned
● Coached
● Complied
● Fried
● Peeled
● Mixed
● Directed
● Filed
● Provided
● Assisted
● Controlled
● Improved
● Motivated
● Mentored
● Created
● Designed
● Inspected
● Programmed
● Utilized
● Monitored
● Arranged
● Assembled
● Tracked
● Managed
● Scheduled
PHRASES
General Food Production
● Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly and presentation.
● Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed.
● Participated in production on a daily basis, producing bakery and savory menu items
alongside the team
● Developed and tested recipes for new products; refined processes and made
improvements to existing products
● Cut a variety of fruits and vegetables for salad bar and make vinaigrettes
● Created and operated specialty breakfast station
● Make and replenish soups, dips, and crudite vegetable spreads
● Arrange cheese, charcuterie, and fruit platters
● Prepare cold sandwiches for deli station
● Operate grill station to prepare grilled vegetables and meats
Baking
● Produced a variety of bakery products from preparation to baking to packaging
● Assemble and bake biscuits and other breads
● Responsible for completion of more than 50 breakfast, lunch, dinner and bakery menu
items
● Hands-on experience with breads and pastries including 5-grain loaves, wheat pullman
bread, challah braids, baguettes, fruit bread, croissants, brioche, fruit tarts, 4 varieties of
muffins, brownies, coconut macaroons, layer cakes, cookies, scones, pies and quiches
● Scaled, shaped, proofed and baked all breads and pastries
● Packed and readied goods for transport
● Maintained sourdough starter for bakery
● Readied finished breads for packaging shipping
Food Safety and Sanitation
● Maintained a healthy and safe environment by adhering to safety & sanitation standards
● Maintained food safety and sanitation standards for bakery department
● Familiar with internal sanitation procedures and temperature logs
● Participated in 1-week orientation and quality training at CFE worksite
● Daily maintenance of strict food safety and sanitation protocols including
○ Temperature logs
○ Environmental pest control
○ Kitchen inspections
Customer Service
● Maintained high standards of customer service at high-volume, fast-paced eatery
● Mastered point-of-service (POS) computer system for automated order taking
● Handled cash and credit transactions quickly and accurately
● Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciations
● Resolved complaints promptly and professionally
Quality Control
● Overall quality assessment and control
● Monitored quality control of all food products and maintenance of display areas
Inventory and Ordering
● Assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering.
● Managed product and raw ingredient inventory
● Received and inspected bakery shipments. Conducted bakery inventories and maintained
bakery supplies
Managerial
● Assisted in general operations at high-volume [eatery/bakery]
● Took the lead resolving issues
● Coordinated scheduling and shifts for department
● Scheduled maintenance and repairs as needed
● Managed activities of a team of bakers producing a variety of fresh-baked goods
● Hired and trained new team members
● Managed production schedules and output
Training
● Trained new and existing team members to consistently provide exemplary service
● Trained team in new products and seasonal items as necessary
● Cross-trained team members to ensure seamless service
Team Work
● Communicated clearly and positively with coworkers and management
