Andrea Arceo
Azusa,CA
Summary
Adaptable professional with extensive experience in catering and quality control. Known for strong communication skills and stress tolerance, contributing to seamless event execution and compliance with safety standards. Willing to learn New Skills
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Server
Patty's Catering
Azusa, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Set up dining areas for events, ensuring proper layout and presentation.
- Assisted in serving food and beverages to guests during events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of service stations throughout events.
- Handled guest inquiries and requests, providing exceptional customer service.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Enhanced guest experience by providing exceptional service during catered events.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to last-minute changes in menu items, guest count, or event timeline to maintain a high level of service quality.
- Loaded and unloaded tableware, catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Quality Control Technician
Langer Juice Company
City Of Industry, CA
11.2016 - Current
- Conducted quality inspections on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Operated testing equipment to assess product quality and identify deviations from specifications.
- Documented inspection results accurately, maintaining detailed records for traceability and compliance audits.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Trained new staff on quality assurance practices, promoting adherence to safety guidelines and operational standards.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for quality control processes and protocols.
- Monitored inventory of testing supplies, ensuring availability for continuous quality assessments without disruptions.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
Assistant Plant Manager
Langer Juice Company
City Of Industry, CA
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Supported inventory management processes, tracking materials and finished goods accurately.
Babysitter
Private Client
Azusa, CA
12.2010 - 2016
- Supervised children in safe, engaging environments to promote development and learning.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to foster creativity and social skills.
Packaging Operator
DIRECTV
Ontario, CA
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Monitored quality control processes, identifying and addressing defects promptly.
Machine Operator
Naked Juice Company
Glendora, CA
11.2005 - 07.2009
- Operated high-speed production machinery to ensure efficient juice processing.
- Conducted routine quality checks to maintain product standards and consistency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new operators on machinery usage and safety protocols, fostering a safe work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Azusa High School
Azusa, CA05-2007
Skills
- Stress tolerance
- Guest service
- Strong communication skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Equipment management
- Cleaning skills
- Order taking
- Exceptional customer service
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
- Event setup and breakdown
- Food presentation
- Sanitation standards
- Table setting expertise
- Detail-oriented
- Event setup
- Cooking
- Hand-eye coordination
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Plant Manager
Langer Juice Company
12.2025 - 02.2026
Catering Server
Patty's Catering
08.2021 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Langer Juice Company
11.2016 - Current
Babysitter
Private Client
12.2010 - 2016
Packaging Operator
DIRECTV
11.2009 - 06.2010
Machine Operator
Naked Juice Company
11.2005 - 07.2009
High School Diploma -
Azusa High School