Kaeli Jarrad
Mount Morris,MI
Summary
Dynamic Salad Chef with a proven track record at Bavarian Inn Restaurant, excelling in creating visually appealing dishes and maintaining a pristine workspace. Skilled in innovative recipe development and fostering a collaborative team environment, I enhance customer satisfaction through attentive service and effective communication, ensuring timely order fulfillment and minimizing food waste.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Salad Chef
Bavarian Inn Restaurant
- Prepared a variety of fresh salads, ensuring quality and presentation standards met.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to maintain smooth workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to develop new salad recipes based on seasonal ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas in compliance with health regulations.
- Ensured food safety standards were met through proper storage, handling, and preparation of salad ingredients.
- Supported restaurant operations by cross-training in other stations when necessary, remaining flexible in job duties assigned.
- Enhanced the overall dining experience by providing attentive and friendly service to guests.
- Contributed to a positive work environment as a team player, assisting coworkers during busy periods.
- Maintained inventory levels through effective ordering practices, minimizing food waste and utilizing seasonal produce.
- Maintained a calm demeanor and professional attitude during high-pressure situations, ensuring smooth service even during peak dining hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of salad station area, ensuring a sanitary workspace for food preparation at all times.
- Contributed to overall restaurant success through exceptional communication skills, consistently working in tandem with other kitchen staff and front-of-house team members.
- Participated in regular trainings to stay informed on industry trends and best practices for salad creation techniques.
- Determined food organization and presentation, establishing decorative food displays and directing staff in proper orientation.
- Decorating desert plates
- Making sure all the German salads are out on time
P.I.C Shift Leader
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Subs
Clio, MI
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and customer service.
- Trained and mentored new team members on sandwich preparation and customer interaction protocols.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating timely restocking of ingredients to meet demand.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes, reducing order wait times during peak hours.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to review performance metrics and promote teamwork.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, enhancing overall satisfaction and retention rates.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling practices.
- Collaborated with management on promotional strategies to increase sales during special events.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous service, addressing concerns immediately.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Served as a reliable point-of-contact for upper management when needed, effectively communicating any issues or successes from daily operations.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner, preserving strong working relationships in the process.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Developed strong communication skills among staff members by encouraging open dialogue during shift meetings or one-on-one discussions.
- Supported a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and addressing areas for potential growth, both individually and as a team.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to reduced waste and optimized stock levels.
- Enhanced customer experience with introduction of feedback system to gather insights.
- Increased sales with introduction of promotional strategies that attracted more customers.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation of food, reducing customer wait times.
- Fostered positive work environment, leading to higher employee morale and reduced turnover.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Stayed current with industry trends and innovations to boost competitiveness and customer appeal.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Dunkirk, IN
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared sandwiches according to customer specifications and company standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Assisted in inventory management, restocking supplies to optimize service efficiency.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline sandwich preparation processes for improved speed.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices for food handling.
- Implemented portion control techniques to enhance product consistency and minimize waste.
- Engaged with customers to promote special offers, contributing to increased sales opportunities.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Operated the cash register with accuracy, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow during busy hours.
- Prioritized excellent communication skills to understand customer preferences accurately while minimizing errors in orders.
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering shifts when needed, ensuring consistent staffing levels for optimal operation.
- Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
- Upheld high standards of customer service at all times to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to overall team performance and growth.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining positive relationships and promoting repeat business.
- Promoted hygiene practices within the team by consistently following food safety guidelines and regulations.
- Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
- Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice, and trim food.
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
- Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods, and ingredients.
- Consistently met daily sales targets through upselling techniques such as suggesting add-ons or meal deals to customers.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering necessary supplies to prevent shortages and reduce waste.
- Conducted regular quality checks for ingredients, maintaining high standard of products offered.
- Collaborated with management to address customer feedback, improving overall satisfaction.
- Increased repeat customer visits by providing friendly and engaging service.
- Developed system for tracking most requested sandwich combinations, guiding inventory purchasing decisions.
- Maintained clean and sanitary work station, contributing to hygienic dining environment.
- Balanced multiple tasks during busy periods, ensuring all customers received prompt and attentive service.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
Restaurant Hostess
Bavarian Inn Restaurant
Frankenmuth, MI
09.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier
Volunteers of America Michigan
Burton, MI
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained accurate cash register balances through diligent tracking and reconciliation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a smooth checkout experience for customers.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction levels.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
- Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
- Improved efficiency, organized checkout area for optimal workflow.
- Strengthened team morale and cooperation by assisting coworkers during peak hours.
Education
No Degree -
EAJ Memorial High School
Mount Morris MiSkills
dishing out salads
making pasta coleslaw cranberry carrots
keeping my area clean and organized
Restocking my area
Decorating deserts making a good presentation
making breads and keeping it stocked
taking orders from servers making sure they get out ASAP
creating a great work environment
Accomplishments
I have been working since I could join a work force at 16, I go above and beyond to take in new knowledge and bring on new goals. I’m creative outgoing and determined to learn what I can I am around 2 years experienced in the kitchen I love to bake and cook I love greeting and creating the best experience for those I just meet I’m a very impassable about giving a good experience. I had sold 320 dollars worth of shamrocks to raise for kids with children with muscular dystrophy I was crossed trained through subway learning how to cook chicken in fryers and upsell our case I was by my bosses side helping her with succeeding the business restocking and re organizing the coolers I decorated deserts at the Bavarian inn and tried to upsell our deserts encouraging fellow team mates to upsell our deserts so I could present how amazing the company’s deserts were I am an overall achiever in upselling
Timeline
P.I.C Shift Leader
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Subs
06.2025 - 09.2025
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
04.2024 - 05.2025
Restaurant Hostess
Bavarian Inn Restaurant
09.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier
Volunteers of America Michigan
06.2022 - 09.2022
Salad Chef
Bavarian Inn Restaurant
No Degree -
EAJ Memorial High School