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Kaithlynn Bruno

Summary

Energetic culinary arts student with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Flower Child
06.2023 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.

Front of House Team Member

Sak's Donuts
01.2022 - Current
  • Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
  • Maintained tidy and organized work area to preserve aesthetics and support cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
  • Performed cash and card transactions to complete customer purchases.

Cross Trainer

Shake Shack
12.2021 - 07.2023
  • Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
  • Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
  • Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
  • Enhanced team productivity by conducting regular training sessions and sharing best practices.

Prior Positions:

  • Shack Trainer, October 2021-December 2021
  • Team Member, September 2020- October 2021

Hospitality Summer Intern

Specialty Food Services
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute LeNotre
Houston, TX
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Hotel & Restaurant Management

University of Houston, Conrad N. Hilton College
Houston, TX
12.2022

Associate of Arts -

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX
07.2020

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Food Safety Standards
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Line Cook

Flower Child
06.2023 - Current

Front of House Team Member

Sak's Donuts
01.2022 - Current

Cross Trainer

Shake Shack
12.2021 - 07.2023

Hospitality Summer Intern

Specialty Food Services
05.2021 - 08.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute LeNotre

Bachelor of Science - Hotel & Restaurant Management

University of Houston, Conrad N. Hilton College

Associate of Arts -

Lone Star College System
Kaithlynn Bruno