Alyssa Bailey
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences and contributing to a collaborative team environment. Eager to leverage culinary skills and customer service expertise in roles such as cook or barista, while remaining open to opportunities as a server or manager. Committed to delivering high-quality food and memorable service that leaves a lasting impression on customers. Seeking a fulfilling position that aligns with a passion for food and hospitality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Cook
CHI St. Joseph Children's Health
Columbia, PA
06.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed innovative menu items to introduce the kids at the daycare to new, healthy, and comforting flavors.
- I prepared breakfast, an AM snack, lunch, and a PM snack every day by myself for about 50 to 80 students in a Waldorf school system.
- I worked with management to place the food order each week.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Barista/Sandwich Artist
Metz Culinary Management
Lancaster, PA
01.2024 - 05.2025
- I started off working at their café on the LBC College campus as a barista/cashier for one semester. Management switched me to working at the bistro, and I was there for two semesters.
- My responsibilities at the bistro were to open and close every day, handle the register and cash deposits, and make sandwiches, smoothies, burritos, and salads.
- I was also responsible for prepping our cheeses, meats, and fresh vegetables.
- Service was five hours long, and we would get up to 160 tickets, just my coworker and me.
- At both locations, I had to be mindful to continuously restock everything.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Kitchen Manager
Speckled Hen Coffee
Strasburg, PA
07.2018 - 05.2023
- I started off as a prep cook for two months before asking to be trained as an evening cook. I was promptly trained and became an evening cook.
- After 8 months, I was asked to be a shift lead and a trainer, and I was also being trained on the busy mornings as a breakfast cook.
- Within a year and a half, I was the 1st cook (we had three positions).
- In year two, I was a co-manager in the kitchen on the five busiest days of the week, working every Thursday through Monday. The busiest days reached over 400 tickets and around $10,000 in revenue.
- I was responsible for making sure the high schoolers were broken out, communicating with the other cooks, including prep cooks, problem-solving, etc.
- By year 4, I was asked to create an evening dinner service experience to pair with the tap room, which included menu development, hiring, and training staff.
Fast Food Worker
Jimmy Johns
Springfiled, OH
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Took orders at drive-thru and counter.
- Prepared sandwiches and salads and helped with big catering orders.
- Delivery drove on the weekends, or when there was a shortage of staff.
Buffet Server
Willow Valley Communities
Willow Street, PA
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Greeted guests, read specials and took orders.
- Made drinks and delivered to tables.
- Bussed, tore down, and reset for next shift.
Food and Beverage Department
Dutch Wonderland
Lancaster, PA
06.2015 - 08.2015
Education
High School Diploma -
Lancaster Mennonite High School
PA05.2017
LANGUAGES
English - Native
Spanish - Advanced
Portuguese - Fluent
Timeline
Chef/Cook
CHI St. Joseph Children's Health
06.2025 - Current
Barista/Sandwich Artist
Metz Culinary Management
01.2024 - 05.2025
Kitchen Manager
Speckled Hen Coffee
07.2018 - 05.2023
Fast Food Worker
Jimmy Johns
07.2017 - 11.2017
Buffet Server
Willow Valley Communities
03.2016 - 06.2017
Food and Beverage Department
Dutch Wonderland
06.2015 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Lancaster Mennonite High School