Ashley Gilstrap
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with extensive experience at Atlanta Public School System and Wendy’s. Proven expertise in food safety and customer service, consistently achieving high satisfaction rates. Skilled in inventory management and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean and efficient kitchen environment while delivering quality meals promptly.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Assistant
Atlanta Public School System
Atlanta GA
04.2020 - 02.2026
• Customer Service: Greet guests, take accurate orders, handle payments, and resolve issues with a positive attitude.
• Food Preparation: Prepare sandwiches, salads, chili, and fries, as well as cooking on the grill or operating the fryer according to recipes and safety standards.
• Cleaning and Sanitation: Maintain a clean work area, including cleaning the kitchen, cleaning the dining room, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning restrooms.
• Stocking and Storage: Receive inventory deliveries, stock workstations, and ensure ingredients are properly stored and rotated.
• Speed of Service: Work with the team to meet service time goals, particularly in the drive-thru.
• Operating Procedures: Adhere to all food safety, security, and employee policies.
Crew Members
Wendy’s
Atlanta
04.2015 - 07.2021
• Customer Service: Greet guests, take accurate orders, handle payments, and resolve issues with a positive attitude.
• Food Preparation: Prepare sandwiches, salads, chili, and fries, as well as cooking on the grill or operating the fryer according to recipes and safety standards.
• Cleaning and Sanitation: Maintain a clean work area, including cleaning the kitchen, cleaning the dining room, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning restrooms.
• Stocking and Storage: Receive inventory deliveries, stock workstations, and ensure ingredients are properly stored and rotated.
• Speed of Service: Work with the team to meet service time goals, particularly in the drive-thru.
• Operating Procedures: Adhere to all food safety, security, and employee policies.
Education
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Atlanta Job Corp
Atlanta , GA 05.2012
Skills
- Food safety
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Cooking methods
- Organization and planning
- Inventory management
- Sanitation standards compliance
- Food storage principles
- Allergen awareness
- Portion control
- Budgeting and cost control
- Customer service
- Culinary techniques mastery
- Heavy lifting
- Kitchen support
- Cleaning techniques
- Food service
- Menu presentation
Timeline
Food Assistant
Atlanta Public School System
04.2020 - 02.2026
Crew Members
Wendy’s
04.2015 - 07.2021
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Atlanta Job Corp