Kayla Burnette
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Reliable head cook offering several years of experience working in busy, institutional-sized kitchens. An expert professional successful at overseeing and handling several of kitchen staff in preparation of meals. History of managing and guiding multiple processes with speed and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Panda Express Restaurant Group
Queens, NY
05.2018 - 06.2024
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
- Coordinated with other departments such as front-of-house or catering services when needed.
- Developed strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the kitchen.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
- Placed orders for food and supplies used for creating meals for a large group of people.
Barista
Domicile
Brooklyn, NY
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY12-2025
Skills
- Food handling
- Sanitation
- Customer Service
- New Hire Training
- Food Handler Certification
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Operations Management
- Recipe-based cooking
- Positive and professional
- Labor and Food Cost Control
- Batch Cooking
- Leadership and Decision Making
- Back of House Management
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Panda Express Restaurant Group
05.2018 - 06.2024
Barista
Domicile
06.2016 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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