Ailey McDonnell
Maryland Heights,MO
Summary
I am seeking a full-time role in a dynamic environment that leverages my skills and fosters growth. With a knack for managing multiple tasks efficiently, I'm a reliable, organized team player. I eagerly embrace added responsibilities with a positive outlook, aiming to contribute effectively through my detail-oriented approach and strong collaborative skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Server, Line Cook
YaYa's Eurobistro
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Utilized POS system for orders and bill management
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally
- Trained and assisted new employees
- Cultivated relationships with regular customers
- Prepared orders based on recipes and chef's instructions
- Prepped and cut ingredients to stock station for shifts
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace
- Assisted customers with dietary restrictions, allergies, and intolerances for safe and enjoyable dining options
Line Cook
Abiaka Wood Fire Grille
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided training and assistance to new employees
- Restocked daily food prep supplies
- Prepared and cut ingredients to use throughout shifts
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Line Cook
True Food Kitchen
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided training and assistance to new employees
- Restocked daily food prep supplies
- Prepared and cut ingredients to use throughout shifts
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Line Cook
Lobster Bar Sea Grille
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided training and assistance to new employees
- Restocked daily food prep supplies
- Prepared and cut ingredients to use throughout shifts
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Line Cook
YaYa's Eurobistro
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided training and assistance to new employees
- Restocked daily food prep supplies
- Prepared and cut ingredients to use throughout shifts
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Kitchen Staff
Crushed Red
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided training and assistance to new employees
- Restocked daily food prep supplies
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Shift Leader
Cold Stone Creamery
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Promoted to shift lead after a month and a half of employment.
- Managed daily finances and reporting of the store's transactions.
- Lead coworkers by example, assigning tasks to ensure productivity and resolve customer issues.
- Prepared proper amounts of food supplies to seasonal requirements.
- Assisted customers with placing orders over the phone and in person.
- Collected money and return accurate change for orders.
Cashier/Cook
Crazy Bowls and Wraps
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Promoted to kitchen staff after four months of employment.
- Collected money and return accurate change for orders.
- Assisted customers with placing orders over the phone and in person.
- Prepared orders to customer specifications and restocked daily food prep supplies.
Small Business Owner
Miller-McDonnell Crafts
11.2010 - 11.2018
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Interacted with customers to build connections and nurture relationships to encourage a repeated customer base.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Fulfilled custom orders by completing all purchase orders.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
St. Louis Community College (STLCC)
St. Louis, MO05.2022
Skills
- Good Listener
- Detail-Oriented
- Responsible
- Ambitious
- Master of Recovery
- Efficient
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Overachieving
- Guest Engagement
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Cash Handling
Volunteer Work
All About Paws Rescue, Bridgeton, MO
June 2011-June 2019
- Fostered and cared for dogs and helping to find them to their ideal home.
- Worked at adoption events to play with all animals, answering questions, and speaking to potential families.
Lindbergh Middle School Winter Guard, St. Louis MO
November 2018-May 2021
- Taught and helped members learn and perfect skills and choreography.
Timeline
Server, Line Cook
YaYa's Eurobistro
04.2023 - 11.2023
Line Cook
Abiaka Wood Fire Grille
12.2022 - 03.2023
Line Cook
True Food Kitchen
01.2022 - 07.2022
Line Cook
Lobster Bar Sea Grille
11.2021 - 05.2022
Line Cook
YaYa's Eurobistro
01.2021 - 08.2021
Kitchen Staff
Crushed Red
06.2020 - 05.2021
Cashier/Cook
Crazy Bowls and Wraps
02.2020 - 09.2020
Shift Leader
Cold Stone Creamery
12.2019 - 04.2021
Small Business Owner
Miller-McDonnell Crafts
11.2010 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - General Studies
St. Louis Community College (STLCC)
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