Molly Malone
Peculiar,MO
Summary
-Culinary professional with strong expertise in menu development, food preparation, and kitchen management. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently delivering high-quality results. Adaptable to changing needs, ensuring seamless kitchen operations. Skilled in various cooking techniques, safety protocols, and inventory management. Reliable and focused on achieving culinary excellence.
-Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Specialist
Army National Guard
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented standardized food preparation procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency.
- Trained and mentored junior personnel in culinary techniques and safety protocols.
- Coordinated meal planning to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences for diverse groups.
- Supervised kitchen operations ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize resource allocation.
- Collaborated with leadership to create strategic initiatives that enhanced dining experience for service members.
- Conducted regular safety checks on kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime due to repairs or replacements.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Boosted employee morale through transparent communication regarding performance feedback and opportunities for advancement within the company structure.
- Improved recipe consistency by standardizing measurements and documenting preparation methods for each dish.
Teacher's Assistant
Bartow High School
05.2023 - Current
- I assist the teachers when they need help in the summer school classroom
- Supported classroom management by assisting with lesson plans and student activities.
- Facilitated individualized instruction to enhance student understanding and engagement.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to support academic growth.
- Coordinated communication between parents and educators regarding student performance.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive learning environments.
Sales Associate
Marshalls
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted customers with product selections, providing exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock replenishment and organization throughout the sales floor.
- Trained new associates on company policies, customer service techniques, and point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals through effective merchandising and promotional displays.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns promptly, fostering loyalty and satisfaction among shoppers.
- Conducted regular audits of merchandise displays to maintain compliance with company standards and promotions.
- Analyzed sales trends to identify opportunities for improved sales strategies and customer engagement initiatives.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Hostess
Brewbakers
12.2021 - 07.2024
- I was a hostess I also bussed and food ran cleaned tables as well as swept the floor
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming environment and efficient table turnover.
- Managed reservations and waitlists using restaurant management software, optimizing guest flow.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate special requests and dietary restrictions, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Trained new hosts on customer service protocols and seating procedures, improving team performance.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and organization, maintaining high standards of presentation.
- Developed system for tracking guest preferences, increasing repeat visits through personalized service.
- Resolved guest inquiries and complaints promptly, fostering positive dining experiences and loyalty.
- Assisted in coordinating events and large parties, ensuring seamless operations during peak hours.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
Intern
Apple Bus Company
06.2022 - 08.2022
- It was a summer internship in the HR department of apple bus company
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
- Scholarship Recipient
- 3.6 GPA
None - None
06.2025
Skills
- Military Experience
- Host/hostess experience (1 year)
- HR
- Food Service
- Cleaning Experience
- Organizational Skills
- Busser
- Food handling (1 year)
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Sales
- Restaurant Experience (3 years)
- Cooking
- Retail Sales
- Dining facility management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Guest interaction
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking methods
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Preparing food
- Food and beverage operations
- Ingredient knowledge
- Sanitation procedures
- Food service
- Food presentation
- Equipment inspections
- Allergen awareness
- Workstation maintenance
- Employee scheduling
- Serving food
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building and development
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Customer satisfaction
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Creative thinking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Food safety
- Decision-making
- Prioritization and organization
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Relationship building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Nutritional knowledge
- Coaching and mentoring
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
Certification
- Food handlers
- November 2023 to November 2026
- 1. Kansas City,MO health department
- 2. Food handlers
- 3. 5607
Accomplishments
- Achieved a time efficient schedule through effectively managing an assignment that was tasked to a individual that was unreliable at the time
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Culinary Specialist - Army National Guard
01.2025 - Current
Sales Associate - Marshalls
08.2023 - 04.2025
Teacher's Assistant - Bartow High School
05.2023 - Current
Intern - Apple Bus Company
06.2022 - 08.2022
Hostess - Brewbakers
12.2021 - 07.2024
University of Missouri,Kansas MO USA - Bachelor Of Science, Biology
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High School - None, None
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