Alejandro Guillen
Portland,OR
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, experienced at Bone Appetit: Smokehouse BBQ & Bakery. Proven ability in cleaning and sanitizing, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Recognized for enhancing kitchen efficiency and training new team members, contributing to a seamless workflow in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2020
2020
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Brightview Landscaping
Marina, CA
01.2020 - 2025
- Assisted in planting, maintaining, and caring for various types of plants and landscapes.
- Learned to operate landscaping tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Supported team in executing design plans for residential and commercial projects.
- Collaborated with senior landscapers to improve knowledge of soil management techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and ensured proper disposal of waste materials.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Dishwasher
Bone Appetit:
San Rafael, CA
2014 - 2016
- Operated dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Assisted in maintaining organization of kitchen supplies and utensils for efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean dishes and utensils.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies, reporting shortages to management promptly.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations during dishwashing operations.
- Trained new team members on proper dishwashing techniques and safety protocols.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Busser
Sam’s Anchor Cafe
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted servers by promptly clearing and resetting tables to maintain efficient service flow.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite food delivery during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels of utensils and supplies, reporting shortages to management for timely replenishment.
- Supported team members during special events by preparing dining areas and managing guest seating arrangements.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in fast-paced environment, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness throughout shifts, contributing to overall restaurant presentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Francisco J Mujica
Mexico DF Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Punctuality
- Problem-solving
- Dishwasher operation
- Cleaning procedures
- Supply restocking
- Chemical handling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Landscaper
Brightview Landscaping
01.2020 - 2025
Busser
Sam’s Anchor Cafe
01.2017 - 02.2020
Dishwasher
Bone Appetit:
2014 - 2016
High School Diploma -
Francisco J Mujica