Sofia Foster

I am very passionate about serving the less fortunate and delivering outstanding customer service to the community.I take pride in what I do as not only a cook but a resident of NYC and making a change in the shelter system to deliver delicious healthy meals and building a strong community.

Spa Attendant at AIRE Ancient Baths (2026-02 – Present)

• Greet clients and provide them with a tour of the facility
• Prepare therapy rooms before each service to ensure a clean, calm, and welcoming session
• Stock and organize products, cava, and chocolates throughout shift
• Guide clients throughout their experience
• Tend to clients during their stay
• Assist with general cleaning of facilities as needed

Cook/Food Server at Urban Pathways (2025-10 – 2026-02)

• Prepare, serve and clean up after meals
• Responsible for proper storage of food
• Maintain refrigerators, freezers, and other appliances
• Receive food deliveries
• Pick up food and supplies as needed
• Assist with general cleaning of facilities as needed

Cook/Food Server at Bowery Residential Committee (2023-09 – 2025-07)

• Prepare, serve and clean up after meals
• Responsible for proper storage of food
• Maintain refrigerators, freezers, and other appliances
• Receive food deliveries
• Pick up food and supplies as needed
• Assist with general cleaning of facilities as needed

Order Picker/Packer at The Loc God Corporation (2021-11 – 2023-01)

• Packs product based on daily order
• Meets specifics of customers orders in a timely manner
• Keeps products separated, organized, and in good rotation
• Frequently product quality
• Report problems to mitigate safety issues
• Utilizes continuous improvement mindset and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area

Prep Cook at Whole Foods (2018-01 – 2020-06)

• Utilize food processor to slice meat and cheese as per customer request
• Set up, maintain and closes salad bar according to company standards
• Cut fresh fruits and vegetables
• Packaged salads and fruits for sales floor
• Stock, date, and rotate salad bar products to ensure quality and freshness
• Ensure safety, cleanliness and sanitation of work area
• Handles customer relations in a positive manner, including effective resolution of customer complaints

Deli Clerk at Gristedes (2016-06 – 2016-12)

• Utilize food processor to slice meat and cheese as per customer request
• Prepare sandwiches and salads
• Placed chicken on skewers for roasting
• Wiped down all work space areas
• Washed dishes
• Cleaned oven
• Cleared all expired merchandise from shelves
• Restock shelves

Veterinary Assistant Program – Borough of Manhattan Community College (2025-03)

High School Diploma – Opportunity Charter School (2012-09 – 2017-06)