Jakayla Parks
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic cook with a proven track record at Buffalo Wild Wings, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Recognized for enhancing team collaboration and reducing food waste through effective time management and attention to detail. Committed to delivering high-quality dishes that exceed customer expectations while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Border Burger
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Dry Cleaner
Crystal Cleaners
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Maximized profitability with thorough attention to detail in garment inspection, pre-treatment, and post-cleaning quality checks.
- Sorted and counted articles removed from dryers to fold, wrap or hang items.
- Examined and sorted articles according to color, fabric, soil level and required cleaning technique.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient dry cleaning services and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Used pressing machines and hand irons on appropriate garments.
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Performance improvement
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Cook
Border Burger
02.2024 - 08.2025
Dry Cleaner
Crystal Cleaners
08.2023 - 12.2023
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma - Nursing
El Paso Community College
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