Kayla Clark
Gansevoort
Summary
Experienced and dependable employee of over four years in the food industry with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace, as well as curating positive relationships and experiences with customers. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Counter Person
Primo Pizzeria & Italian Specialties
Gansevoort
06.2021 - Current
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
Volunteer
Saratoga Senior Center
Saratoga Springs
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Promoted community resources through printed marketing material, email newsletters and social media campaigns.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saratoga Springs High School
Saratoga Springs, NY06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05-2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Creative writing
- Effective communication
- Basic math
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Customer complaint resolution
- Merchandise restocking
- Patience and composure
- Cash register operation
- Multitasking and organization
- Payment collection
- Reliability and punctuality
- Telephone management
- Phone etiquette
- Cash handling
- Cash register systems
- Problem solving
- Calm demeanor
- Answering phones
- NY Driver's license
- Community engagement and service
- Positive attitude
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Saratoga Senior Center
11.2021 - 06.2023
Cook/Counter Person
Primo Pizzeria & Italian Specialties
06.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Saratoga Springs High School
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
SUNY Geneseo
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