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Kaylee Giraud

Aliso Viejo

Summary

A culinary professional known for maintaining high standards and delivering quality results. Extensive background in preparing and presenting banquet dishes, ensuring guest satisfaction and seamless event execution. Collaborative team player with focus on flexibility and reliability, adapting to dynamic kitchen needs. Key skills include menu planning, food safety, and time management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquet Cook

Wedgewood Weddings
02.2025 - Current
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.

Shift Leader/ Line Cook

Sessions West Coast Deli
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.

Crew Member Cook

Chipotle
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Handled high-pressure situations effectively, maintaining composure during rush periods while continuing to deliver exceptional service quality.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment for optimal food safety and quality assurance.
  • Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
  • Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.

Shift Leaser

Rubios Costal Grill
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Served as a reliable point-of-contact for upper management when needed, effectively communicating any issues or successes from daily operations.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner, preserving strong working relationships in the process.

Associate Trainer

Panera Bread
03.2017 - 10.2020
  • Trained employees during probationary period to answer questions and offer improvement strategies.
  • Assisted in monitoring trainee performance to identify gaps in training.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Education

High School Diploma -

El Toro High School
Lake Forest, CA

Skills

  • Food safety practices
  • Knife skills
  • Stock organization
  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Ingredient knowledge

Certification

Food Handlers card

Timeline

Banquet Cook

Wedgewood Weddings
02.2025 - Current

Shift Leader/ Line Cook

Sessions West Coast Deli
02.2024 - 01.2025

Crew Member Cook

Chipotle
09.2022 - 12.2023

Shift Leaser

Rubios Costal Grill
11.2020 - 07.2022

Associate Trainer

Panera Bread
03.2017 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

El Toro High School

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