Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Final Thoughts
References
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Kalani Pennell

Medford,OR

Summary

Motivated restaurant industry employee ready to build a foundation in food service. Eager to learn all roles and contribute to team success. Dependable, reliable, and hardworking with basic cleaning, sanitizing, and stock management skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Host, Busser, Food Runner

Cicily's Pastaria And Grill
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
  • Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
  • Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
  • Assisted servers with food delivery during peak hours to ensure timely service for all guests.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Developed rapport with regular patrons, fostering a sense of community within the establishment.
  • Ensured smooth operations during shift changes by communicating relevant information between incoming and outgoing staff members.

Lead Dishwasher

Omar's Steak & Seafood Restaurant
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or items used often by kitchen staff.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.

Forestry Intern

Critical Roots
03.2021 - Current
  • Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
  • Tended to crops such as fruit trees, vegetable plants, medicinal plants and herbs.
  • Inventoried trees, assessed diversity and monitored health.
  • Supported stand improvement, thinning

Education

Entering My Senior Year -

Ashland High School
Ashland, Oregon
06.2025

Skills

  • Kitchen Assistance
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Health Department Standards
  • Cleaning Procedures
  • night time worker
  • Dishwasher Operation
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • closing kitchen

Final Thoughts

I have worked in the service industry for a couple of years now. As I enter my senior year at Ashland High School, I look forward to diversifying my skill set. 

References

Nicole Morgan: 541-301-6187

Keri Nelson Pennell: 541-292-9445

David Kerley: 910-233-7841

Kenny: 541-778-8230


Timeline

Host, Busser, Food Runner

Cicily's Pastaria And Grill
08.2023 - 06.2024

Lead Dishwasher

Omar's Steak & Seafood Restaurant
10.2022 - 02.2023

Forestry Intern

Critical Roots
03.2021 - Current

Entering My Senior Year -

Ashland High School

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