Tessa Best
BAKERSFIELD,CA
Summary
Offering strong desire to learn and grow within professional kitchen setting. Brings ability to quickly grasp new cooking techniques and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. Ready to use and develop skills in food preparation and teamwork in the cooking role.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level fast food position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Professional culinary worker with hands-on experience in supporting kitchen operations and food preparation. Skilled in maintaining organization, assisting with meal preparation, and ensuring cleanliness. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving high-quality results.
Adaptable and reliable team player with commitment to meeting changing needs and delivering consistent outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
McDonald's Restaurant
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Proposed effective cold storage solutions that reduced cost by 10%
- Prepared 100+ orders shifts based on instructions from cook and shift manager
- Operated commercial deep fryers, oven and other kitchen equipment.
Cashier Assistant
McDonald's
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Met customer needs through polite, friendly and attentive service.
- Maintained a clean and safe workspace, ensuring proper sanitation protocols were followed.
- Handled cash drawer responsibly, accurately counting change and ensuring daily balances were correct.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked with other associates to support cashiers and management needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility by working various shifts including weekends, holidays or evenings when required.
- Reduced wait times for customers by quickly processing transactions and maintaining an organized work area.
- Bagged items securely to minimize breakages and reduce losses.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive work environment and boost employee morale.
Volunteer
Ridgeview High School
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Broke down chicken coop and rebuilt it for the school garden
- Participated in clean up and also dump runs to preberate the garden for healthy growing plants.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
8501 Stine Rd Bakersfield California 06-2024
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to detail
- Food preparation
- Ingredient preparation
- Customer service
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Cash register operation
- Kitchen staff support
- Safe food handling
- Sweeping and mopping
- Workplace safety
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
McDonald's Restaurant
11.2022 - 12.2022
Cashier Assistant
McDonald's
11.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Ridgeview High School
05.2022 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
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