Kira Hietala

• Co-leading the base kitchen at YWAM Ships Kona.
• Budgeting and weekly grocery shopping.
• Weekly meal planning.
• Team meetings.
• Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Contributed to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily checklists.
• Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
• Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
• Participated in receiving deliveries and organizing supplies in storage areas.
• Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
• Participated in kitchen staff meetings to discuss performance improvements and kitchen strategies.
• Prepared garnishes to complement dishes on menu.
• Operated various kitchen appliances such as mixers, slicers, ovens, grills .
• Assisted in the preparation of all menu items, including salads, appetizers, and entrees.
• Kept track of food waste and spoilage to ensure minimal loss.
• Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
• Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
• Cooked meals or specialty items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Assisted in the preparation of meal ingredients, including measuring, weighing, and mixing.

• Received and accurately processed customer payments.
• Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to minimize waste and ensure availability of popular items.
• Greeted customers and took orders in a friendly and professional manner.
• Stocked workstations with supplies such as cups, lids, syrups and sauces.
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• Collaborated effectively with coworkers to maintain store operations.
• Described menu items to customers and suggested appealing products.
• Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
• Received payment from customers using cash registers or POS systems.
• Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
• Created specialty drinks based on customer requests or preferences.
• Maintained cleanliness of cafe area including counters, tables and floors.
• Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs quickly.
• Operated commercial espresso machines to produce high-quality drinks.
• Collected payments and provided accurate change.
• Sliced fruits, vegetables and meats for use in food service.
• Assisted customers with menu selection, offering recommendations based on personal preferences and dietary restrictions.
• Restocked product displays based on demand and projected sales.
• Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
• Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
• Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
• Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
• Recommended pastries and sandwiches to pair with customers' beverages.
• Prepared beverages such as cappuccinos, macchiatos, lattes, mochas and espressos.
• Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
• Resolved customer complaints in a polite and timely manner.
• Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.

• I co-led outreach of 11 to Papua New Guinea, with extended outreach.

• Helped pioneer YWAM base in Madang, Papua New
• I went to many isolated villages and served the communities.
• Volunteered with various organizations, coordinating resources and outreach to help accomplish core mission.
• Transported food, water and other items to serve residents in remote areas.
• Assisted with outreach programs to local churches and communities.
• Worked closely with translators to assist with communication and translation of scripture for community members.
• Attended missionary trips to various areas to help natives learn about religion and complete charity work.
• Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
• Coordinated with other missionaries to carry out on-site work.
• Conducted weekly church services with sermons, prayers, and hymns.
• Coordinated volunteer efforts for various projects related to the organization's mission.
• Met individuals to deliver Bibles, spread word of Christ and lead prayers.
• Planned and organized workday activities.
• Educated targeted groups on important skills for everyday living, community growth and faithful membership building.
• Visited with housebound individuals to offer physical assistance, social interaction and emotional support.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
• Delivered humanitarian aid packages containing food, clothing, medicine, and other essential items.
• Organized mission trips to foreign countries and managed logistics of travel arrangements.
• Composed weekly newsletters highlighting successes and challenges faced by missionaries in the field.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
• Conducted outreach activities such as door-to-door visits, phone calls, mailings. to invite people into the church.
• Researched potential locations for short-term mission trips based on needs identified through research.
• Organized and led weekly Bible study sessions, prayer services, and other religious activities.

• Graded homework
• Met with students about their work
• Helped facilitate class.

• Monitored inventory levels and replenished stock as
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• Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and washed windows.
• Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
• Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
• Dusts surfaces such as desks, tables and chairs.
• Strips beds of used linen after guests check out.
• Ensures cleanliness of bathrooms by scrubbing toilets, sinks, showers and tubs and replenishing bathroom amenities.
• Vacuums carpets, drapes and upholstered furniture.
• Cleans windowsills, baseboards and window blinds as part of daily duties.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and orders new items when necessary.
• Replenishes guestroom amenities such as soap, shampoo, coffee and tea.
• Performs deep cleaning tasks periodically or on an as-needed basis.
• Steam-cleaned or shampooed carpets.
• Empties wastebaskets and disposes of trash in designated areas.
• Assists with laundry services when requested by supervisor.
• Ensures that no personal belongings are left behind in the guestrooms prior to departure.
• Greeted and assisted guests entering facility to provide general information and answer questions.
• Kept records of room availability and guest accounts, manually or using computers.
• Prepared basic food service by setting up continental breakfast or coffee and tea supplies.

• Cleaned rugs and upholstery using vacuums and fabric shampoo when necessary.
• Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
• Used dusting and polishing skills to leave clean and shiny appearance on surfaces.
• Washed walls to remove dirt marks and fingerprints.
• Cleaned windows inside and outside the house using a squeegee or cloth.
• Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
• Vacuumed carpets and upholstered furniture using vacuum cleaner.
• Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of trash in designated areas.
• Dusted surfaces such as woodwork, window sills, shelves.
• Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
• Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
• Assisted in cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, floors, and counters.
• Swept and mopped hard surface floors with appropriate cleaning solutions.
• Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
• Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
• Thoroughly cleaned showers, tubs, sinks in bathrooms.
• Dusted furniture and fixtures throughout the premises.
• Removed cobwebs from ceilings and high corners around the premises.
• Polished chrome faucets and other metal surfaces using appropriate polish or cleaner.
• Swept and mopped all hard surface floors.
• Scrubbed bathrooms, removing soap scum, mold and excess dirt from sinks and shower area.