Teiya Kastner
Cerritos
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Associate
Class 302 Taiwanese Restaurant
Cerritos
07.2025 - Current
- Greeted guests in a friendly and welcoming manner, making a positive first impression, and setting a warm and welcoming dining experience.
- Maintained calm, positive attitude during full-house, busy shifts, including weekends and holiday rushes.
- Assisted with questions about menu items and desserts, offering clear and helpful information to support ordering decisions.
- Prepared shaved snow desserts while managing multiple orders coming in simultaneously.
- Supported the front-of-house staff by bussing tables, cleaning dining areas, resetting tables, and seating customers to maintain a smooth flow.
- Used the POS system to take orders and process payments accurately and efficiently.
- I worked frequent closing shifts, assisting with cleaning, organization, restocking, and refilling, and ensuring that the morning shift and the restaurant are ready for the next day.
- Communicated respectfully and positively with coworkers and managers, creating a supportive team environment with positive energy.
Photography Assistant
Family Business
Las Vegas
01.2019 - 11.2025
- Assisted with wedding and food photography, helping to set up equipment, props, and lighting, while ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Supported clients in capturing their milestones, communicating clearly to understand their expectations, and making sure their photos reflected their vision.
- Maintained a positive, professional attitude, helping clients feel comfortable and confident during photo sessions.
- Adapted quickly to changes during events while maintaining a calm, supportive presence.
- Helped document meaningful moments for clients' special occasions, contributing to memorable experiences.
Shift Lead
DD MAU
Cerritos
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed busy shifts with only one coworker, preparing high volumes of drinks and desserts while maintaining quality, accuracy, and a positive attitude.
- Closed shifts nightly, including washing dishes, cleaning work areas, resetting stations, and counting the register accurately.
- Handled cash and POS transactions with care and accountability, ensuring accurate end-of-day reporting.
- Helped new employees by communicating and guiding them to ensure a smooth shift.
- Kept composure during peak hours, balancing multiple tasks simultaneously to support guest satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cerritos High School
Cerritos, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Occupational Therapy
Cypress College
Cypress, CASkills
- Customer service
- Adaptability to change
- Customer service and assistance
- Flexible scheduling
- Reliability and punctuality
- Efficient multitasking
- Food safety
- Strong communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Food Handlers Certification
- Drivers License
Accomplishments
- Ceramics & Visual Arts: Mastered ceramics and other visual arts. I received multiple awards for artistic excellence in school and community competitions.
- Photography: Recognized for strong camera skills and photo editing, including composition, lighting, and creative presentation
- Self-Taught in Music: I taught myself how to play piano, electric guitar, drums, and recorder, demonstrating my dedication and strong ability to learn independently
Timeline
Food Service Associate
Class 302 Taiwanese Restaurant
07.2025 - Current
Shift Lead
DD MAU
04.2025 - 08.2025
Photography Assistant
Family Business
01.2019 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Cerritos High School
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Occupational Therapy
Cypress College