Kayla Pinola
Santa Rosa,USA
Summary
Team-oriented Food Preparation worker experienced in fast pace kitchen environments and sanitization practices. Achieved operational efficiency through strong work ethic and adaptability, while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Focused on fostering collaboration within teams and maintaining accuracy in financial reporting and cash handling processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Prep Cook
Metini Event- Billyrene Pinola
Santa Rosa, CA
05.2013 - Current
- Prepared and presented hot/cold foods for cultural event dinner, enhancing guest experience.
- Supported head cooks in cooking and plating dishes, contributing to timely service during events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations during service.
- Coordinated kitchen setup and breakdown, ensuring seamless event execution.
Senior Count Team Attendant
Graton Resort Casino
Rohnert Park, CA
03.2016 - 09.2025
- Oversaw my team and promoted Graton Resort & Casino's company-wide culture and service standards.
- Oversaw Count Team Members, safeguarded Company assets, and accounted for all funds related to validator cans in slots, pit game drops, and poker games.
- Followed all Graton Gaming Commission procedures and company policies while providing accounting with necessary paperwork.
- In more detail my responsibilities are to ensure that work is done in a timely manner, which includes participating in the count.
- Sorted money by denomination, verified totals, recorded figures in stiff sheets, and balanced figures to documentation.
- Ensure compliance with the system of internal controls, gaming regulations and department procedures are followed and any discrepancies are documented and prepared in a timely and accurate fashion; all paperwork that is turned in daily to accounting, including, but not limited to daily win/loss reports.
Barista
Starbucks, Target
Santa Rosa, California
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Engaged with customers to provide exceptional service and create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages to customers daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Food handling procedures
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation procedures
- Cleanliness
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Daily production reporting
- Time management
- Cash handling
- Revenue accounting
- Strong work ethic
- Team player attitude
- Reliability and punctuality
- Initiative and Self-motivation
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Organization
Certifications
- Food Handler Certification 2026
- Sterilization Tech Certification 2021-present
Timeline
Senior Count Team Attendant
Graton Resort Casino
03.2016 - 09.2025
Barista
Starbucks, Target
01.2015 - 03.2016
Kitchen Prep Cook
Metini Event- Billyrene Pinola
05.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
High School