Rebecca Lee
Waleska
Summary
Results-driven Kitchen Team Leader with expertise in food safety, staff training, and enhancing kitchen efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality service and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
Canton, GA
04.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient workflow and high food quality.
- Trained and mentored team members on food safety and preparation standards.
- Implemented inventory management practices to reduce waste and maintain stock levels.
- Coordinated scheduling for team members to optimize labor costs and service efficiency.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through consistent food presentation and timely service delivery.
- Conducted regular quality checks to uphold Chick-fil-A's standards of excellence in food preparation.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address equipment issues swiftly minimizing downtime in the kitchen.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to special dietary requests or concerns.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment for optimal productivity.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new protocols.
- Evaluated individual performance of team members providing coaching when needed leading to overall improvements in skill level.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Canyon's Fresh Grill
Canton, GA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to promote efficiency.
- Collaborated with chefs to execute timely meal preparations during peak service hours.
- Adhered to food safety guidelines, minimizing risk of contamination and ensuring compliance.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth communication between kitchen and dining area.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by preparing ingredients and assembling dishes according to recipes.
- Handled high-volume prep work efficiently, ensuring all ingredients were prepared accurately and promptly.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Demonstrated versatility by adapting quickly to new recipes or changes in menu requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Point University
West Point, GA05-2026
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Point University
West Point, GA12-2024
Skills
- Team management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Event planning support
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Verbal and written communication
- Food safety
- Staff training and development
- Flexible schedule
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Productivity improvement
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manger Certification, valid through 2027
- Certificate of Achievement in Psychological First Aid (PFA), completed 2026
Timeline
Kitchen Prep Cook
Canyon's Fresh Grill
09.2021 - 05.2022
Kitchen Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Point University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Point University