Leala Sharp
Centerton,AR
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, honed at McDonald’s. Expert in food preparation and sanitation, I successfully trained new staff while enhancing menu quality and operational efficiency. My dedication to teamwork and customer service consistently elevated guest satisfaction and fostered a positive work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Skylight Movie Theater
Bentonville, AR
07.2024 - Current
- Skylight movie theater have us make everything fresh from scratch at this establishment. I make chicken marinade and cut between 20 to 50 pounds of chicken a day. I make all the seasoning and sauces in house. I make pizza from scratch. I also work fry and grill stations.
- On Wednesdays I come in 5 hours to food prep and also unload the trucks with our products. Also on Wednesdays I grind 50 to 80 pounds of pork belly for burger patties for the week to come
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.
Kitchen Staff Trainer
McDonald’s
Springdale, Ar
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with management to create seasonal menus, incorporating fresh ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
- Assisted management in tracking food costs, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality or guest experience.
- Supported new hires'' professional development with hands-on training in various kitchen stations and cooking techniques.
- Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by effectively communicating the status of ongoing tasks and any outstanding issues to incoming team members.
- Promoted a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns and fostering open communication among team members.
- Continuously updated personal culinary knowledge and skills, offering fresh perspectives on menu development and kitchen operations improvement.
- Exemplified a strong work ethic and dedication to excellence in food service, inspiring fellow staff members to consistently deliver their best performance.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized workspace through diligent sanitation practices and regular equipment maintenance.
- Upheld high standards of food safety by enforcing proper storage methods, temperature controls, and hygiene practices within the kitchen staff team.
Education
High School Diploma -
School of Innovation
Springdale Arkansas 05.2023
Skills
- Food preparation
- Organization and cleanliness
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe food handling
- Ingredient preparation
- Supply restocking
- Sanitary food handling procedures
- Safe food storage
- Ingredient knowledge
- Food storage
- Food preparation expertise
- Temperature monitoring
- Portion control
- Recipe adherence
- Health code compliance
- Sanitation and safety
- Recipe-based cooking
- Sandwich making
- Grilling and frying
- Salad assembly
- Stock maintenance
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Kitchen organization
- Team collaboration
- Dedicated work ethic
- Dishwashing
- Workplace health and safety
- Chopping vegetables
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Kitchen operations
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
Skylight Movie Theater
07.2024 - Current
Kitchen Staff Trainer
McDonald’s
05.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
School of Innovation