Makayla Mallak
Sioux Falls
Summary
Skilled in diverse food preparation and serving tasks, with experience spanning from kitchen prep to customer service. Possess strong organizational skills, ability to work efficiently under pressure, and commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and quality. Contributed positively to team dynamics and consistently received positive feedback for speed and accuracy in fulfilling orders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Kwik Star
Sioux Falls
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared and served food items following health and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- Assisted customers with orders, providing friendly and efficient service.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens safely.
- Stocked supplies and inventory to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet peak service demands efficiently.
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines for consistent food quality.
- Handled cash register transactions accurately during busy service hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
Produce Clerk
Hyvee
Sioux Falls
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Enhanced product quality by regularly inspecting, rotating, and culling fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Maintained a clean and organized produce section by promptly removing damaged or expired items, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking shelves.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing prompt and knowledgeable assistance in the produce department.
- Collaborated with other store departments to create cross-merchandising displays that featured complementary products from the deli, bakery, or meat sections.
- Provided feedback from customer interactions to management, helping to shape future stock selections and promotions.
- Enhanced freshness and quality of produce displayed by conducting thorough inspections and rotations daily.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Produce Clerk
Hyvee
Mankato
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced product quality by regularly inspecting, rotating, and culling fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Maintained a clean and organized produce section by promptly removing damaged or expired items, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking shelves.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing prompt and knowledgeable assistance in the produce department.
- Assisted customers in selecting the freshest produce by sharing knowledge on ripeness indicators and proper storage techniques.
Cashier/Sales Associate
Kwik Trip
New Ulm
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Scan products and ensure accurate pricing.
- Take cash, credit and debit payments.
- Issue receipts, refunds, change.
- Redeem coupons
- Upsell products
- Resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Laborer
Guldan Family Farms
New Ulm
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Pick, wash, weigh, and bag produce
- Pull weeds
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Augustana University
Sioux FallsSkills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Fast Learner
- Problem Solving
- Ability to Multitask
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Customer assistance
- Product rotation techniques
- Cash handling accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Food handling standards
- Positive attitude
- Temperature control
- Food waste reduction techniques
Languages
English
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Kwik Star
03.2025 - Current
Produce Clerk
Hyvee
08.2024 - 04.2025
Produce Clerk
Hyvee
04.2024 - 08.2024
Cashier/Sales Associate
Kwik Trip
06.2022 - 04.2024
Laborer
Guldan Family Farms
06.2019 - 08.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Augustana University