MAKAYLA Dalton
Summary
Skilled restaurant cook with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new recipes and techniques while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. Strong team player, adept at working efficiently under pressure to ensure timely order delivery. Contributed to menu development and kitchen workflow optimization, enhancing overall dining experience for customers. As well as training staff and ensuring task get completed in a timely manner. Keeping front end of store and staff coordinated.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Casey's
Morristown
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared meals according to standard recipes and quality guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management and stock rotation for ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
- Followed health and safety regulations to maintain a safe kitchen environment.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored food storage conditions to prevent spoilage or contamination.
- Followed health and safety standards when handling food items.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and cold dishes according to recipes.
- Stocked kitchen with supplies such as food ingredients and cooking utensils.
- Adhered to sanitation regulations when cleaning kitchen surfaces, utensils and equipment.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Assisted in training new cooks on proper methods of preparing meals.
Front End Manager
Casey's
Morristown
03.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations at Casey's to ensure smooth front-end service.
- Trained staff on customer service protocols and cash handling procedures.
- Supervised front-end team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently to enhance overall satisfaction.
- Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
Cashier
Dollar General
Sneedville
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Provided friendly customer service to enhance shopping experiences.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked shelves as needed.
- Stocked merchandise on shelves according to store layout guidelines.
- Cleaned shelves, counters, displays and other areas within the store regularly.
- Ensured proper labeling on all products to ensure accuracy of pricing and product details.
Cashier
Marathon Gas Station
Bulls Gap
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Provided friendly customer service to enhance shopping experiences.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked shelves as needed.
- Assisted with store organization to maintain a clean environment.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to store policies.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Merchadiser manager/Event Specialist
Kayla Jeans Bridal and Formal
Morristown
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed and implemented visual merchandising strategies for bridal collections.
- Collaborated with design team to curate seasonal display themes and layouts.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Analyzed market trends to inform merchandising decisions and enhance customer experience.
- Coordinated promotional events to increase brand visibility and drive foot traffic.
- Assisted customers in selecting items that best suited their needs.
- Maintained current data on sales and fashion trends to plan future purchases.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding health and safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases, returns, and exchanges.
- Designed floor layouts, product displays and shelving layouts to maximize sales and influence customer purchasing habits.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VASkills
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Food storage
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Planagrams
- Ordering
- Processing out of dates
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Casey's
03.2025 - Current
Front End Manager
Casey's
03.2025 - Current
Cashier
Dollar General
04.2023 - 08.2023
Cashier
Marathon Gas Station
03.2022 - 12.2022
Merchadiser manager/Event Specialist
Kayla Jeans Bridal and Formal
09.2018 - 01.2021
James Madison University