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Alyssa O' Connor

Galway

Summary

I am a productive employee with a proven track record. I have excellent time management. I am a friendly and an ambitious person. I have a bubbly and caring personality . I show great leadership skills and I enjoy working with others. I have brilliant organization skills and I have the ability to handle more then one task . I like finding new ways to improve and progress in my work. I have a full Irish drivers license.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Assistant

Sodexo- NUI Galway
Galway
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Duties include opening and closing the restaurant in the mornings and afternoons.
  • Communicating with the site manager and Head Chef.
  • Setting up for breakfast and lunch at a high quality.
  • Communicating with customers in the best manner.
  • Preparing for any hospitality events being held on campus.
  • Serving and making fresh Coffees , Tea's multiple beverages.
  • Working within a team with other staff.
  • Prepared ingredients to deliver efficient lunch and dinner services.
  • Cleaned crockery, cutlery and service utensils.
  • Operated cash registers in line with cash handling procedures at the start and end of the day.
  • Handled carts and serving trays with precision.
  • Stored food safely and at correct temperatures.
  • Rotated stock to correctly use ingredients and follow food hygiene guidelines.
  • Kept clean, tidy kitchen to minimise health and safety risks to residents.
  • Cleared down food preparation, serving and eating areas after use.
  • Worked closely with catering team to provide seamless meal service to guests.
  • Flexibly shifted tasks in response to changing service demands, assisting other staff members to increase overall team efficiency.
  • Removed rubbish and recycling regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean.

Waitress

McGettigans
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • McGettigans , Galway is a sports bar with fourteen big screens and two floors to watch the latest sports on! My duties included , Taking food and drink orders in a busy and fast paced environment
  • Communicating with the bar staff and kitchen staff while running any food or drinks
  • Cleaning duties would include , cleaning service area, kitchen area, doing the washing and drying of any dirty cloths or towels used
  • Polishing and wrapping cutlery.

Deli Assistant

John Kelleher Salthill
Galway
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Opening and closing in the mornings and afternoon, preparing fresh food for the day, Cleaning down surfaces and any kitchen cutlery used, preparing food using the hot ovens , organising and taking stock and ordering any new product that is needed, and

Waitress/Barista

Magnettie's
  • Busy Italian Pizzeria which is ran by a family business
  • Duties included: Opening and closing the restaurant in the mornings/evenings
  • Morning shift would include organising all the furniture on the terrace, organising the tables and chairs (inside) making a wide variety of hot beverages , teas , coffees, also getting any savoury stock out and ready for the day ahead, stocking the fridges , (wines, minerals)
  • The Evening shift would then focus on taking food and drink orders in a fast paced environment this would include communicating with the kitchen-staff and management
  • I would also switch to working on the bar doing the wines, beers, and minerals
  • Wiping down tables and surfaces we worked with throughout the day was essential .Taking bookings for the restaurant on the phone was also another dutie of staff.

Hostess/Waitress

The Rockbarton House Hotel
Galway
  • And Technology
  • Of course communicating with all of our customers in a friendly and positive way
  • Meeting and greeting people at the door and showing them to their tables a host, also welcoming guests who would arrive for an overnight stay and check them in
  • I would take multiple orders while communicating with the kitchen and bar staff while running any food and drinks.

Receptionist

O Connor TV & HIFI
  • Answering the phones, organising and filing any documents, customer service on the floor.

Waitress

Caprice Cafe
Galway
  • Taking food and drink orders and communicating customers and with kitchen teams
  • POS experience.

Education

Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 5

Galway Community College -
Galway
11-2023

Junior Cert -

Moneenageisha Community College

Barista Training Course -

Galway Bay Coffee

FAS - Training Centre With Certificate Basic Fire Training Course With Certificate -

Skills

  • I am patient and empathetic
  • I am friendly and a good listener
  • I am nurturing and have a caring personality
  • I work well within a team or individually
  • I have excellent communication skills
  • I like to help others to the best of my ability
  • I have great instincts and observation skills
  • I am a Critical thinker and like to solve problems
  • I am passionate and dedicated to my work and I like to achieve my goals
  • I have brilliant time management

References -

  • Mark Duffy (Head Chef) NUI Galway - 085 721 9261
  • Kieran Cooney (site manager) Sodexo - 091 501 047
  • Daniella Magnettie - Magnettie's - 087 916 3853
  • Darren Grace McGettigans 085 166 0263
  • Edel Brady John Kelleher's 087 093 7001
  • Jen Lillis - The Rockbarton - 085 706 2789

Timeline

Catering Assistant

Sodexo- NUI Galway
10.2022 - 12.2023

Waitress

McGettigans
10.2021 - 03.2022

Deli Assistant

John Kelleher Salthill
05.2021 - 08.2021

Waitress/Barista

Magnettie's

Hostess/Waitress

The Rockbarton House Hotel

Receptionist

O Connor TV & HIFI

Waitress

Caprice Cafe

Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 5

Galway Community College -

Junior Cert -

Moneenageisha Community College

Barista Training Course -

Galway Bay Coffee

FAS - Training Centre With Certificate Basic Fire Training Course With Certificate -

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