Tariq Lofto

Provided friendly customer service to students while serving lunch in the main dining and staging areas. Maintained accurate headcounts for meal tracking using handheld tally devices. Cleaned, sanitized, and wiped down table tops, counters, and kitchen equipment.

Food Service Helper / School Helper - Buffalo Board of Education

(2024-04 - 2025-05)

• Provided friendly customer service to students while serving lunch in the main dining and staging areas.
• Maintained accurate headcounts for meal tracking using handheld tally devices.
• Cleaned, sanitized, and wiped down table tops, counters, and kitchen equipment.
• Processed waste efficiently by sorting recyclables, removing trash, and stocking supplies as needed.

Dishwasher & Food Prep - Buffalo Board of Education

(2024-03 - 2024-04)

• Prepared food items and washed dishes following proper sanitation standards.
• Tracked student headcounts accurately during lunch services using counter clickers and handheld devices.
• Swept, mopped, and maintained clean floor surfaces in dining and kitchen spaces.
• Disposed of kitchen trash and kept all work surfaces thoroughly sanitized.

Dishwasher - Buffalo Board of Education

(2024-09 - 2026-02)

• Prepared and served healthy snack choices and food items for multiple meal periods.
• Supported lunch service by assisting students, washing dishes, and restocking serving stations between periods.
• Maintained facility cleanliness by sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, and breaking down cardboard boxes for recycling.