Lorryan Smith
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Cava, excelling in food preparation and employee training. Proven ability to maintain high food safety standards while enhancing guest relations. Adept at operating commercial kitchen equipment and prioritizing tasks to ensure seamless service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Undergrads Moving Company
Charlotte
01.2022 - 08.2023
- As a contracted worker, I had the honor of working for notable clients such as Quail Hollow, Carmel Country Club, Marriott, Various Wedding venues, and the Charlotte City Club.
- Made and served alcoholic beverages.
- Prepared and plated food for high-class personnel.
- Sanitized and organized tables and kitchen equipment.
Prep Cook Trainer
Cava
Charlotte
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Demonstrate proper use of kitchen equipment and tools
- Guide team in maintaining cleanliness standards
- Ensured that all food items were stored correctly according to required temperature levels.
- Trained and utilized commercial kitchen equipment: immersion blender, food scale, rice cooker, gas fryer, gas grill, and commercial measuring bins.
- Skilled in proper knife handling for the preparation of meat, vegetables, and complex dishes.
Education
Phillip O Berry
Charlotte, NC06-2018
Skills
- Food preparation
- Beverage service
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food safety standards
- Table organization
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Event coordination
- Table setting arrangements
- Menu item recommendation
- Dietary restrictions knowledge
- Cash handling
- Task prioritization
- Guest relations management
Volunteering at UNCC
- Coordinated and transported international students to UNCC.
- Planned activities for international students to aid their transition to an American University lifestyle.
- Aided International students with signing up for classes and completing their visa documentation.
Rice and Beans Volunteer
- Prepared and cooked food for the homeless.
- Organized and set stations to serve food.
- Helped package food and utensils.
- Collected and headed out clothing for the homeless.
Timeline
Server
Undergrads Moving Company
01.2022 - 08.2023
Prep Cook Trainer
Cava
05.2021 - 09.2021
Phillip O Berry
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