Wren Ostler
Omaha
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking. Very willing to learn and pick up new responsibilities. Handles criticism and feedback well, and implements practices to correct behavior.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Chick-fil-A
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to deliver exceptional customer service during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, following safety protocols for food preparation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Web Developer
Freelance
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Enhanced user experience by implementing responsive web design and optimizing website performance.
- Assisted in debugging and troubleshooting issues to improve website performance and functionality.
- Used content creation tools and digital media to design web sites.
- Shadowed developers to learn key details about job duties and tasks.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
NDA Expeditor and Machine Operator
Oriental Trading Company
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols for efficient workflow.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and company policies.
- Handled urgent requests from customers, working diligently to resolve issues quickly without compromising quality standards.
- Improved delivery times by closely monitoring and prioritizing urgent orders.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Cashier and Deli Associate
Family Fare Supermarket
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Trained new cashiers on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Implemented efficient food preparation processes, improving overall workflow in the deli section.
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
Corn Detasseler
NATS Detasseling
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Led detasseling operations to ensure timely completion of corn fields.
- Trained and mentored new team members on safety protocols and techniques.
- Exhibited adaptability in adjusting to varied field sizes, plant heights, and row lengths during the detasseling season.
- Worked in harsh weather conditions to accomplish necessary cultivation and harvesting work for corn crop.
- Adapted to changing weather conditions, demonstrating flexibility in completing tasks when needed.
- Removed tassels by hand from tops of corn plants to prevent self-pollination.
- Utilized appropriate protective gear, ensuring personal safety during all stages of the detasseling process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschooling
Omaha, NESkills
Cooking
Customer service
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Multitasking and organization
New hire training
Strong work ethic
Attention to detail
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Timeline
Cook
Chick-fil-A
07.2025 - Current
NDA Expeditor and Machine Operator
Oriental Trading Company
06.2023 - 07.2024
Web Developer
Freelance
05.2023 - 07.2025
Cashier and Deli Associate
Family Fare Supermarket
06.2020 - 02.2023
Corn Detasseler
NATS Detasseling
07.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Homeschooling