Makayla Astalos
Boone,NC
Summary
Professional culinary support worker, skilled in food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen maintenance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs in fast-paced environment. Reliable and organized with expertise in inventory management, meal prep, and safety protocols. Valued for dependability, efficiency, and positive attitude.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Aide
Appalachian State University Food Services
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted chefs in food preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food service processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Demonstrated versatility within the kitchen, easily adapting to various roles depending on staff needs each shift.
Crew Member
Bojangles'
05.2024 - Current
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment.
- Operated kitchen equipment and maintained food safety standards.
Babysitter
Private Individual
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
Intern
Little Hawks Preschool
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Participated in group activities with students to build teamwork and foster healthy relationships.
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Served food and snacks to children after earning ServSafe certifications.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Caldwell High School
Hudson, NC05-2025
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Willingness to learn
- Sanitation protocols
- Point-of-sale system
- Reliability and punctuality
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Kitchen Aide
Appalachian State University Food Services
08.2025 - Current
Crew Member
Bojangles'
05.2024 - Current
Babysitter
Private Individual
06.2022 - 07.2023
Intern
Little Hawks Preschool
08.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
South Caldwell High School