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
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
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
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
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
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
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