Ainslie Morelia Lee
Wadsworth,IL
Summary
Developed skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment, looking to transition into a new field. Demonstrates expertise in time management and teamwork, ensuring efficient and harmonious operations. Ready to apply culinary experience to any new challenges, by contributing to a dynamic and collaborative workplace.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Slyce Coal Fired Pizza
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak service hours, enhancing efficiency.
- Executed daily prep tasks, such as chopping vegetables and marinating proteins, to support kitchen operations.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and special requests, ensuring customer satisfaction through flexibility.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
- Maintained calm, focused demeanor during high-pressure service periods, ensuring efficient operation.
Take-Out Server
Lou Malnatis Pizzeria
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance take-out experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of take-out area.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently.
- Managed high-volume orders with strong multitasking skills, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
- Handled high-stress situations calmly, addressing multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing accordingly.
- Fostered positive relationships with regular customers, cultivating loyalty through personalized service experiences.
- Verified orders before handing them over to customers, ensuring accuracy and reducing complaints.
- Answered to-go order phone calls, conveying menu options over telephone and accurately estimating time of delivery.
- Operated cash register to accept cash, debit and credit card payments from customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carmel Catholic High School
Mundelein, IL05-2025
No Degree - Architecture
School of The Art Institute
Chicago, ILBachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2029
Skills
- Time management
- Safe food handling
- Customer service
- Multitasking capacity
- Leadership and decision making
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Prioritization and organization
- Attention to detail
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
- Public speaking
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Take-Out Server
Lou Malnatis Pizzeria
11.2023 - 03.2024
Kitchen Cook
Slyce Coal Fired Pizza
03.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Carmel Catholic High School
No Degree - Architecture
School of The Art Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Massachusetts, Amherst