Brooklyn McKillip
Bend
Summary
Current student at Cascade Culinary Institute, inspiring to become a baker who possesses both excellent skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Professional with strong background in logistics and supply chain management, ready to drive operational efficiency. Adept at coordinating and streamlining processes to ensure timely delivery and optimal resource utilization. Known for strong team collaboration, reliable adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in inventory management, vendor relations, and process optimization, with focus on maintaining seamless workflow and high standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bread Shaper
Big Ed's Artisan Bread
Bend, OR
05.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Worked with a small team to complete orders of thousands of pounds of bread dough on a regular basis.
- Packaging and shipping bread
- Opening the bakery in the mornings and leading the team through cutting dough, planning the order, and learning each posisition.
- Lead in bagel and pastry production
EXPEDITOR
Pelican Brewing Company
Pacific City, OR
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Kept customer and food reparation areas clean and well-organized
- Completed side tasks by restocking condiments and cleaning
- Answered customer and staff questions about food preparation, responding to ingredient and allergy concerns
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures
- Coordinated timely delivery of supplies and materials to support production schedules.
- Developed efficient workflows to enhance order processing and fulfillment accuracy.
- Managed high volumes of orders while maintaining accuracy through attention to detail and effective time management skills.
SERVER
Pelican Brewing Company
Pacific City, OR
03.2018 - 09.2023
- Handled cash and credit card transactions
- Worked as part of a team to keep the dining room clean and organized during busy hours
- Provide excellent customer service
- Take orders and serve food and drinks
- Trained new servers on operational procedures and service standards.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, fostering positive dining experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Arrange table settings
- Up-sell items when appropriate
- Made and served coffee, tea, fountain drinks and beer
- Maintained professional and knowledgeable of menu items while setting up, taking down, and serving special events
- Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
- Resolved customer concerns with friendly service
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted with menu recommendations, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Accurately took and processed orders using Point of Sale system.
Education
Associates -
Cascade Culinary Institute
Bend, OR2026
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Nestucca Valley Highschool
Cloverdale, OR06.2019
Skills
- Sanitization Protocols
- Food Preparation, Plating and Presentation
- Professional Attitude
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Willingness to Learn
- Production control
- Food presentation
- Menu memorization
- Guest service
Certification
- Servesafe Certified
- OLCC Certified
Timeline
Bread Shaper
Big Ed's Artisan Bread
05.2024 - Current
EXPEDITOR
Pelican Brewing Company
01.2020 - 09.2023
SERVER
Pelican Brewing Company
03.2018 - 09.2023
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Nestucca Valley Highschool
Associates -
Cascade Culinary Institute
CONTACT
- Brooklynmckillip@gmail.com
- (503)812-8159
- Bend, OR 97701