Kalyna Montalvo
Meriden,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented individual accustomed to performing effectively in high-volume settings. Brings a strong commitment to teamwork. Fast learner with proven history of efficiency and detail-oriented work. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cafeteria Worker
Meriden Board Of Education
Meriden , CT
2024.03 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, counters, and surfaces to maintain a safe working environment.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items in order to ensure adequate supply at all times.
- Provided customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors in an efficient manner.
Cupcake Decorator
Alyssa's Cakery
Wallingford , CT
2022.09 - 2023.02
- Greeted guests, answered questions about available items, customized orders as desired and processed payments.
- Arrived at store during early morning hours to decorate and prepare daily offerings and custom orders before store opening.
- Met daily production guidelines, working quickly and managing time to prepare desserts for sale daily.
Culinary Assistant
Stew Leonard's
Newington , CT
2021.10 - 2022.05
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Checked floor inventory levels and recorded supply usage on log sheets or in company software.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Safely operated kitchen equipment including conventional ovens, commercial fryers and gas charbroiler and food service tools.
Waitress
Masonicare At Ashlar Village
Wallingford , CT
2019.12 - 2020.03
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Team Crew Member
Sonics Drive In
Wallingford , CT
2019.07 - 2019.11
- Quickly and efficiently processed payments and made accurate change.
- Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers for easy transport.
- Worked quickly to document orders, answer questions and process payments, keeping high-volume line moving and maintaining high customer satisfaction.
- Prepared drinks, ice cream and other special items to complete food orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
H.C Wilcox Technical High School
Meriden, CT06.2021
Skills
- Mass food production
- Cashier experience
- Cooking/food serving line skills
- Stocking
- Teamwork
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Nurturing
Certification
- Serv Safe Certified
Activities/Volunteer
- Girl Scouts- Learned leadership skills through a wide variety of experiences such as field trips, community service projects, and environmental stewardship.
- John Nerden RTC Camp Special needs Assistant - Assisting children to participate in activities, feeding, & restroom.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cafeteria Worker
Meriden Board Of Education
2024.03 - Current
Cupcake Decorator
Alyssa's Cakery
2022.09 - 2023.02
Culinary Assistant
Stew Leonard's
2021.10 - 2022.05
Waitress
Masonicare At Ashlar Village
2019.12 - 2020.03
Team Crew Member
Sonics Drive In
2019.07 - 2019.11
High School Diploma -
H.C Wilcox Technical High School
- Serv Safe Certified
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