Kiaylah Smith
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
Culinary student with ServSafe Certification seeking a camp chef position. Skilled in food safety, kitchen organization, and meal preparation, with a strong work ethic and ability to support fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
Energetic and organized with knack for managing schedules and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills necessary for efficient office operations and administrative support. Committed to facilitating seamless workflow and contributing to overall team success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant in a Middle school (Workstudy)
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in developing and implementing STEAM curriculum enhancements.
- Coordinated mentorship programs to foster student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated workshops and hands-on activities promoting critical thinking skills.
- Supported administrative tasks, including scheduling and resource management.
- Managed communication channels between students, mentors, and staff to streamline operations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Work-Study Student
Helix Mentorship Academy (Middle School)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.2024 - 05.2025
- - Maintained cleanliness and organization in a structured school environment
- - Completed assigned tasks efficiently and independently
- - Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and strong time management
- - Assisted staff and adapted to changing daily responsibilities
- - Was told that I have an amazing attitude
Education
Associate of Culinary Arts - Pastry Arts / Culinary Studies
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05-2027
Highschool Graduate - undefined
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana01-2024
Skills
- - Food safety and sanitation practices
- - Baking and pastry fundamentals
- - Basic food preparation and knife safety
- - Ability to follow recipes and measure accurately
- - Kitchen organization and cleanliness
- - Time management in fast-paced environments
- - Teamwork and communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Workload management
- Basic mathematics
- Schedule and calendar management
Certification
- ServSafe Certification (Food Safety & Sanitation, Food Protection Manager)
Timeline
Assistant in a Middle school (Workstudy)
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
01.2024 - 05.2025
Work-Study Student
Helix Mentorship Academy (Middle School)
01.2024 - 05.2025
Highschool Graduate - undefined
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
Associate of Culinary Arts - Pastry Arts / Culinary Studies
Nicholls State University
Additional Experience
- - Prepare meals and baked goods regularly, applying culinary training and safe food handling practices
- - Comfortable working in team settings and maintaining organized workspaces