Kayhalee Merritt
COLLINGWOOD PARK,QLD
Summary
Dynamic and organized professional with a positive attitude. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency and maintain high cleanliness standards. Skilled in kitchen maintenance and customer service, adept at multitasking and collaborating effectively to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
Dedicated to going above and beyond in the work place. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
BP Archerfield
09.2025 - Current
- Cleared and sanitized kitchen surfaces to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Assisted chefs with ingredient preparation and food assembly tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food service operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service during peak dining hours.
Kitchen Hand
Turf Club Ipswich
07.2025 - Current
- Cleared and sanitized kitchen surfaces to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Assisted chefs with ingredient preparation and food assembly tasks.
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to management promptly.
- Maintained organized storage areas for kitchen supplies and ingredients.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Improved team efficiency by organizing workstations and prep areas before peak hours.
Receptionist
Thurley Real Estate and Rental
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Greeted visitors and managed front desk operations efficiently.
- Answered phone calls and directed inquiries to appropriate departments promptly.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained organized calendar for staff members.
- Processed incoming mail and distributed correspondence accurately.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and welcoming reception area.
- Handled customer inquiries with professionalism, ensuring positive experiences.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Education
Certificate I - Hospitality
TAFE QLD
QLD07.2025
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Telephone skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer and client relations
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
BP Archerfield
09.2025 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Turf Club Ipswich
07.2025 - Current
Receptionist
Thurley Real Estate and Rental
01.2012 - 11.2012
Certificate I - Hospitality
TAFE QLD