Makayla Merrill
Canal Winchester
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional skilled in effective team leadership, multitasking, and client support. Successfully trained and mentored kitchen staff to elevate productivity and foster a positive workplace culture, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
Professional with strong background in leadership and team management. Proven track record in driving results and ensuring team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and adapting to dynamic environments. Known for reliability, effective communication, and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Pump House Bar and Pizzeria
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with the team to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Resolved customer inquiries swiftly, ensuring a positive dining experience.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among team members and addressing issues proactively before they escalated.
- Supported management in maintaining compliance with health regulations.
Cook Shift Leader
Jimmy John's
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted in training new team members on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Maintained the cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Implemented efficient food assembly processes to enhance order accuracy.
- Collaborated with the team to ensure timely service during peak hours.
Assistant Manager
College Works Painting
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in managing daily operations and scheduling for multiple painting projects.
- Coordinated communication between clients and team members to ensure project alignment.
- Supported training of new crew members on safety protocols and project standards.
- Executed quality inspections to maintain high service standards throughout projects.
- Contributed to project planning by preparing estimates and assessing client needs.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Assistant Manager
Tumicka's at Home Daycare
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely ordering of supplies and equipment.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to enhance customer satisfaction and service delivery.
- Developed operational checklists to streamline workflow processes within the team.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canal Winchester High School
Canal Winchester, OHSkills
- Client support
- Effective team leadership
- Culinary techniques
- Systematic kitchen arrangement
- Multitasking and organization
- Quality management
- Workflow efficiency improvement
- Building professional connections
- Workforce education
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Pump House Bar and Pizzeria
12.2025 - 03.2026
Cook Shift Leader
Jimmy John's
03.2025 - 05.2025
Assistant Manager
College Works Painting
09.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant Manager
Tumicka's at Home Daycare
03.2019 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Canal Winchester High School