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Makayla Butler

Mount Vernon,MO

Summary

Skilled multitasker with a superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team. Reliable and dedicated team player with a hardworking and resourceful approach. Resourceful United States Army Specialist with 3 years of experience as a Culinary Specialist providing food service and dining facility management. Accomplished in planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals under strict deadlines and budget limitations. Focused on proper food handling, safety procedures, and maintaining clean food service and dining environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Cook

Avilla Elementary
08.2024 - Current
  • Upheld strict cleanliness standards by regularly sanitizing all surfaces and equipment within the kitchen area.
  • Adapted quickly to menu changes and special dietary requests from students and faculty, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute successful daily meal services for up to 115 guests.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection scores by keeping kitchen area clean and up to code.

Culinary Specialist

Missouri Army National Guard
02.2021 - Current
  • Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
  • Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
  • Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
  • Prepared and served food to approximately 300 personnel in a military feeding facility.
  • Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.

Student Worker

Drury University, Facilities Services
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Took and followed detailed directions from others.
  • Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Maintained excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, and fellow teammates.
  • Operated and maintained machinery and equipment to manage functionality and performance.

Student Worker

Drury University, Security
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Took and followed detailed directions from others.
  • Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Maintained excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, and fellow teammates.
  • Regularly communicated with management to provide feedback and updates.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Drury University

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Estimating and ordering inventory
  • Food Preparation
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Allergen awareness
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability

Accomplishments

  • Rank of E-5 (Sergent)
  • Miller High School - Miller, MO 2022
  • Organizational Leadership - Junior Reserve Officer Training Core - 2022
  • Scott Regional Technology Center - Monett, MO
  • Culinary Arts - MOS Certification - 2022
  • Culinary Specialist Course - Fort Lee, VA
  • Army National Guard Enlisted Soldier - February 2021 to Present

Timeline

Assistant Cook

Avilla Elementary
08.2024 - Current

Student Worker

Drury University, Facilities Services
05.2023 - 07.2024

Student Worker

Drury University, Security
02.2023 - 07.2024

Culinary Specialist

Missouri Army National Guard
02.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - History

Drury University

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