Crew members keep restaurants running, whether they work the counter, the drive-thru, the kitchen or the pizza line. Managers hire people who are fast, friendly and dependable, and a strong resume proves it with numbers.
Below is a crew member resume sample, followed by a free builder with three starting points. Make your own, then print it or copy it.
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Crew Member Resume Sample
DYLAN PARKER
Denver, CO | (555) 010-0731 | dylan.parker@email.com
SUMMARY
Fast, dependable crew member with 6 years of restaurant experience across the counter, drive-thru and kitchen. Skilled in customer service, cash handling, grill and fryer stations, food safety and order accuracy, with a record of friendly, accurate work during peak hours.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Cut average drive-thru time from 5 to 4 minutes by restocking stations before each rush
• Kept food waste below 3% of sales for 12 straight months through careful portioning and rotation
• Passed 100% of health inspections over 3 years and trained 9 new crew members
EXPERIENCE
Crew Member, Wicklow Corner Grill, Denver, CO | 2023 to present
• Serve about 150 customers a shift at the counter and drive-thru and keep average waits under 4 minutes
• Cook about 120 orders a shift on the grill and fryer with 99% order accuracy
• Handle about $900 in cash and card payments a shift with fewer than 2 errors a month
• Check and log food temperatures every 2 hours, with 100% compliance on inspections
• Train 9 new crew members on stations, recipes and customer service
Crew Member, Maple Hollow Pizza, Aurora, CO | 2020 to 2023
• Took about 60 phone and counter orders a shift with 99% order accuracy
• Prepared about 25 pizzas an hour at peak times and portioned toppings for about 120 pizzas a day
• Washed and sanitized about 400 dishes, pans and tools a shift and kept the kitchen ready for inspections
• Opened or closed the restaurant on 12 shifts a month with 0 missed checklist items
• Learned all 4 stations in 3 weeks and covered extra shifts when the team was short
EDUCATION
High School Diploma | 2020
CERTIFICATIONS
Food Handler Card | 2025
CPR and First Aid certification | 2025
SKILLS
Customer service | Cash handling and POS | Order accuracy | Food safety and sanitation | Grill and fryer stations | Teamwork and communication | Speed under pressure
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TYLER WELLS
Toledo, OH | (555) 010-0642 | tyler.wells@email.com
Summary
Fast, dependable crew member with 6 years of restaurant experience across the counter, drive-thru and kitchen. Skilled in customer service, cash handling, grill and fryer stations, food safety and order accuracy, with a record of friendly, accurate work during peak hours.
Reliable crew member with 3 years of fast-paced restaurant experience. Skilled in customer service, order accuracy, food prep and food safety, with strong teamwork and steady attendance.
Dependable community meal volunteer with 180 hours of experience preparing and serving meals for up to 150 guests. Skilled in customer service, food safety, prep and teamwork, with a food handler card and a record of showing up on time.
Selected Achievements
- Cut average drive-thru time from 5 to 4 minutes by restocking stations before each rush
- Kept food waste below 3% of sales for 12 straight months through careful portioning and rotation
- Passed 100% of health inspections over 3 years and trained 9 new crew members
- Named Crew Member of the Month 3 times in 2025
- Reached 99% order accuracy over 6 months of peak-hour shifts
- Cut line wait times by 1 minute by setting up stations in advance
Experience
Crew Member, Brindle Burger Co., Toledo, OH | 2022 to present
- Serve about 150 customers a shift at the counter and drive-thru and keep average waits under 4 minutes
- Cook about 120 orders a shift on the grill and fryer with 99% order accuracy
- Handle about $900 in cash and card payments a shift with fewer than 2 errors a month
- Check and log food temperatures every 2 hours, with 100% compliance on inspections
- Train 9 new crew members on stations, recipes and customer service
Crew Member, Larkin Chicken Shack, Akron, OH | 2020 to 2022
- Took about 80 orders a shift at the front counter and repeated each one back to the customer
- Prepared about 60 pounds of chicken, breading and sides a day for a 10-person crew
- Followed written recipes and portion guides with 99% accuracy in weekly checks
- Opened the restaurant on 10 shifts a month with 0 missed checklist items
- Learned all 4 stations in 3 weeks and covered extra shifts when the team was short
Crew Member, Maple Hollow Pizza, Columbus, OH | 2024 to present
- Take about 60 phone and counter orders a shift with 99% order accuracy
- Prepare about 25 pizzas an hour at peak times and keep the line clean and sanitized
- Handle about $700 in cash and card payments a shift with 0 shortages
- Open or close the restaurant on 10 shifts a month with 0 missed checklist items
- Train 3 new crew members on stations and food safety
Crew Member, Wicklow Corner Grill, Dayton, OH | 2023 to 2024
- Served about 100 customers a shift and answered menu questions with a friendly tone
- Stocked stations before each rush and kept shelves labeled and dated
- Washed and sanitized about 300 dishes, pans and tools a shift
- Followed food safety rules, including handwashing and temperature checks, on every shift
- Covered 6 extra shifts when the team was short-staffed
Education
High School Diploma | 2020
High School Diploma | 2023
Certifications
- Food Handler Card | 2025
- CPR and First Aid certification | 2025
- Food Handler Card | 2025
- CPR and First Aid certification | 2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Cash handling and POS
- Drive-thru and counter service
- Order accuracy
- Food safety and sanitation
- Grill and fryer stations
- Food prep and portioning
- Teamwork and communication
- Speed under pressure
- Opening and closing
- Inventory and stocking
- Training new crew
Education
High School Diploma | June 2026
Certifications
- Food Handler Card | 2026
- CPR and First Aid certification | 2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Cash handling and POS
- Drive-thru and counter service
- Order accuracy
- Food safety and sanitation
- Grill and fryer stations
- Food prep and portioning
- Teamwork and communication
- Speed under pressure
- Opening and closing
- Inventory and stocking
- Training new crew
Volunteer Work
Volunteer Crew Member, community meal program and school events, Cleveland, OH | 2024 to 2026
- Prepared and served meals for up to 150 guests at each monthly community dinner
- Greeted guests and answered questions about the menu and seating at every event
- Followed food safety steps, including handwashing and temperature checks, at every event
- Volunteered 180 hours over 2 years and arrived on time for every shift
- Trained 4 new volunteers on station setup and cleaning
Additional Information
- English and Spanish (conversational)
- Available mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Reliable transportation by bus or bike
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Which Starting Point Fits You?
| Your situation | Builder choice | What to highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 6 or more years as a crew member | Experienced, 6 years | Wait times, waste, inspections and training others |
| 2 to 5 years of crew experience | Mid level, 3 years | Order accuracy, awards, prep speed and reliability |
| First kitchen job | Starting out | Volunteer meals served, food safety and attendance |
How to Write a Crew Member Resume
| Section | What to put in it |
|---|---|
| Summary | Two or three lines with your years of experience, key stations and one strength |
| Selected achievements | Three bullets with numbers, such as wait times, waste or inspection scores |
| Experience | Two recent jobs, latest first, with five bullets each and a number in every bullet |
| Education | Diploma and year |
| Certifications | Food handler card, CPR and first aid, and any food safety courses |
| Skills | 6 to 8 skills that match the posting |
- Start with a short summary. Name your years of experience, your key stations and one strength.
- Add three selected achievements. Use numbers that a manager can picture.
- List two recent jobs, latest first. Use five bullets for each, and put a number in every bullet.
- Add education, certifications and skills. Put your food handler card where it is easy to see.
- Match the posting. Use the same station and skill words where they are true.
Selected Achievement Ideas for Crew Members
| Achievement idea | Example with a number |
|---|---|
| Faster service | Cut drive-thru time from 5 to 4 minutes |
| Less waste | Kept waste below 3% of sales for 12 months |
| Clean inspections | Passed 100% of health inspections in 3 years |
| Training | Trained 9 new crew members |
| Accuracy | Reached 99% order accuracy over 6 months |
Keywords for Kitchen, Service and Pizza Crew Jobs
| Kitchen setting | Keywords to use if they are true |
|---|---|
| Kitchen crew | Grill, fryer, prep, portioning, recipes, ticket times and holding temperatures |
| Service crew (counter and drive-thru) | Customer service, cash handling, POS, order accuracy and upselling |
| Pizza crew | Dough, toppings, oven, portioning and pizzas per hour |
| Any crew job | Food safety, sanitation, inventory, opening and closing, teamwork and training |
Crew Member Job Facts From the BLS
| Fact (BLS, cooks) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median pay, food and beverage serving workers (2025) | $31,710 a year ($15.24 an hour) |
| Median hourly wage, fast food and counter workers (May 2025) | $15.00 |
| Median pay, all cooks (2025) | $36,640 a year ($17.62 an hour) |
| Median hourly wage, fast food cooks (May 2025) | $14.85 |
| Median hourly wage, restaurant cooks (May 2025) | $17.98 |
| Typical entry-level education | No formal credential, though a high school diploma may be preferred |
| Jobs, cooks (2025) | About 2,705,800 |
| Job outlook, cooks, 2025 to 2035 | Growth of 7% (much faster than average) |
| Job outlook, food and beverage serving workers, 2025 to 2035 | Growth of 5% (faster than average) |
The BLS lists communication, customer-service, physical stamina and physical strength as important qualities for food and beverage serving workers, and attention to detail, dexterity and stamina for cooks. Most workers learn on the job. Crew titles vary, so check your posting. These are national figures, and pay varies by state and employer.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Listing duties only. Add a number to every bullet.
- Claiming years you cannot prove. Make sure your dates and summary match.
- Using vague phrases. Replace “great with food quality” with ticket times, waste or inspection scores.
- Leaving out certifications. A food handler card belongs on the resume.
- Typos. Proofread twice and ask someone else to read it.
Resume Checklist
Tick each item as you finish. You are ready to apply when the counter reaches 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a crew member resume include?
A short summary, three selected achievements with numbers, two recent jobs with five bullets each, education, certifications such as a food handler card, and six to eight skills. This works for kitchen, service and pizza crew jobs.
What skills should a crew member list?
Customer service, cash handling, order accuracy, food safety, grill and fryer stations, prep, teamwork and speed under pressure. The BLS lists communication, customer-service and physical stamina as important qualities for food service workers, and attention to detail and dexterity for cooks.
How do I write a crew member resume with no experience?
Use the Starting out choice in the builder. Add one volunteer role, such as a community meal program or school event, with five numbered bullets, and list your food handler card.
Do I need a food handler card?
Rules vary by state and city, and many employers ask for one. The card is quick to earn and shows you know basic food safety.
What numbers can I use if I do not track results?
Count customers per shift, orders, wait times, cash handled, pounds of food prepped, shifts opened or closed, crew members trained and inspection scores.
How long should a crew member resume be?
One page. Hiring managers read quickly, and one page is enough for most crew roles.
Should I list a high school diploma?
Yes. Many restaurant jobs prefer one, and the BLS says employers may prefer a high school diploma for cooks.
Should I list a GPA?
Usually not once you have work experience. Lead with achievements, certifications and skills instead.
Should I list references?
You do not need to write “references available upon request.” Keep a short list of a manager who agreed to speak for you, and share it when asked.
Should I change my resume for each job?
Yes. Use the posting’s words, such as drive-thru, cash handling, grill or opening and closing, where they are true for you.
Conclusion
A good crew member resume is short, specific and full of numbers. Show your stations, your speed and your clean record, then use the builder above to write yours today.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Cooks and Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers. The sample resume, name and employers are fictional.