Regan Naylor
Copperas Cove
Summary
Kitchen professional with experience at Dairy Queen, experience in food preparation and customer service. Ability to enhance customer satisfaction through efficient meal delivery and effective teamwork. Skilled in safe food handling and inventory management, consistently reducing waste while maintaining high-quality standards. Problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Dairy Queen
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for daily meal service according to recipes and safety standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers, ensuring proper use and maintenance.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Supported senior cooks by organizing supplies and equipment for efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of meals during service shifts.
- Followed portion control guidelines to minimize waste while ensuring quality presentation of dishes.
- Participated in training sessions on food safety practices and proper handling procedures for raw ingredients.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal kitchen performance.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and inventory management.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills under pressure, resolving issues efficiently while maintaining composed demeanor throughout busy shifts.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure clear communication of special orders or dietary restrictions from customers during service hours.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures and best practices, fostering a positive team environment.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes, ensuring seamless transitions for both kitchen staff and customers.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Crew Member
Texas Meltdown
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring food quality and safety standards.
- Was cross-trained for both front of house and grill.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas.
- Prepared menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Maintained compliance with health regulations through routine cleaning and sanitization practices.
- Engaged with customers to enhance dining experience and resolve concerns promptly.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Helped maintain a clean and welcoming dining area for customers, boosting overall satisfaction during their visit.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Ensured proper food storage protocols were followed, contributing to improved food safety measures within the establishment.
- Supported inventory management efforts by accurately tracking stock levels and reporting low supplies to supervisors.
- Encouraged customer loyalty by remembering regular customer's preferences and making personalized recommendations.
- Fostered positive team environment by assisting coworkers during rush periods.
- Supported training of new crew members, leading to more efficient onboarding process.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
K-12
Homeschool2026
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Customer service
- Ingredient preparation
- Multitasking capacity
- Portion control
- Order management
- Allergen awareness
- Grilling expertise
- Food storage
- Kitchen equipment operations
- Recipe execution
- Front of house supply stocking
- Cook training
- Food safety
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Food handler certification
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Dairy Queen
08.2025 - Current
Crew Member
Texas Meltdown
06.2025 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
K-12