Alexis Aguilar
El Paso,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
Olive Garden Restaurant
El Paso, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Monitored food production to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Food Expeditor
West Texas Chophouse
El Paso, Texas
10.2019 - 11.2024
- Monitored temperature of hot foods, ensuring timely delivery of quality dishes to customers.
- Plated dishes according to established presentation standards before sending them out.
- Ensured that all plates were properly garnished before being served to customers.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Replenished utensils, napkins, and condiments at tables between courses as needed.
- Provided guidance on restaurant policies to new employees or trainees.
- Verified accuracy of order tickets prior to delivering food items to tables.
- Informed management of any issues that arose while preparing or expediting orders.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously while adhering to strict timelines for delivery.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and specials in order to answer questions from guests or servers.
- Communicated with wait staff and kitchen personnel regarding customer orders, menu modifications, and special requests.
- Responsible for accurately and efficiently expediting food orders from the kitchen to the guests.
- Followed proper safety guidelines when handling hot food items or sharp objects in the kitchen area.
- Adhered to established policies regarding cash handling procedures.
- Conducted regular cleaning tasks such as wiping down counters, organizing shelves, sweeping floors.
- Prepared condiments such as sauces, dressings, and toppings for food items.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work area throughout each shift.
- Orchestrated smooth and seamless workflow between kitchen and tables in fast-paced restaurant, resulting in quick delivery of proper orders with full customer satisfaction.
Clerk/Cashier
The Cleaners
El Paso, TX
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Processed payments, refunds, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
- Performed data entry tasks to update customer accounts records.
- Scanned documents into digital formats ensuring accuracy of content.
- Prepared deposits according to established procedures.
- Answered customer inquiries via phone and email.
- Processed customer orders promptly and accurately.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
Olive Garden Restaurant
03.2025 - Current
Food Expeditor
West Texas Chophouse
10.2019 - 11.2024
Clerk/Cashier
The Cleaners
06.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
El Paso Community College
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