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Laila Ballard

Laila Ballard

Lexington,NC

Summary

Proven team player and efficient multitasker, I excelled at McDonald's by enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining order accuracy. Leveraging strong communication and cash handling skills, I helped with training, significantly improving the onboarding process. My dedication to maintaining high standards in food safety and cleanliness consistently fostered a positive dining experience.

Work History

Crew Member

McDonald's
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
  • Helped maintain a clean and welcoming dining area for customers, boosting overall satisfaction during their visit.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Ensured accurate order fulfillment with diligent attention to details while assembling meals.
  • Assisted with financial tasks such as cash handling, drawer reconciliation, and end-of-day deposits when needed.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate order taking.
  • Improved order accuracy by closely following preparation guidelines and double-checking orders before serving.
  • Supported training of new crew members, leading to more efficient onboarding process.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, leading to improved customer experiences.
  • Encouraged customer loyalty by remembering regular customer's preferences and making personalized recommendations.
  • Fostered positive team environment by assisting coworkers during rush periods.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
  • Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
  • Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.

Education

West Davidson High School
200 Dragon Dr, Lexington, NC, 27295

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Clear communication
  • Cash handling
  • Cleaning
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer engagement
  • Taking orders
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Self-discipline
  • Interactive communication skills
  • Safe food handling
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Basic math
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Drive-thru operations
  • Food preparation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Resilience and persistence
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Menu memorization
  • Food running
  • Health code compliance
  • Beverage preparation
  • Point-of-sale transactions
  • Point of sale operation
  • Production line work
  • Willingness to learn
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Task prioritization

Timeline

Crew Member

McDonald's
07.2024 - 11.2024

West Davidson High School
Laila Ballard