Hailey Persinger
Huntington,WV
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments. I was in sports all through high school and often volunteered to help out in the pool area. I know how to skim a pool and check chemicals as well as run a vacuum if it is one I am familiar with.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Attendant
Residence Inn Marriott
Fairlawn, OH
07.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
- Adhered to company quality constraints and industry best practices for guest satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Circulated kitchen area to receive work assignments and identify support tasks.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Hostess
Antonios Pizza
Fairlawn, OH
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- served food to guests when we were busy
- cleaned restrooms and front of house
Education
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2026
High School Diploma -
Copley High School
Copley, OH05.2022
Skills
- Kitchen and Food Safety
- Shipment Receipt
- Ingredient Preparation
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Portioning and Packaging
- Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Continuous Improvements
- Conflict Negotiation
- Stock Rotation
- Pantry Restocking
- Quality Assessments
- Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
- Inventory Management
- Work Station Cleaning
- Safety Rules
- Basic Recordkeeping
- Equipment Cleaning
- Cash Control
- Work Assignments
- Accurate Cash Handling
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Kitchen Attendant
Residence Inn Marriott
07.2022 - Current
Hostess
Antonios Pizza
10.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Marshall University
High School Diploma -
Copley High School
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