Araceli Barajas
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Food service worker with three decades of experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Server
Denny’s
Santa Ana, California
06.2004 - 08.2026
- Performed excellent customer service for up to 10 tables in the span of one hour during busy weekend morning shifts
- Covered shifts for managers during emergencies by running the floor and ensuring compliance with health codes
Food Server
El Nopal Mexican Family Restaurant
Anaheim, California
09.1995 - 06.2004
- Served 15 tables (a third of the floor) on average to American customers as the only fluent English speaker
- Practiced English language skills with Spanish-speaking colleagues to better their fluency
Education
Valley High School
Santa Ana, CaliforniaSkills
- Languages: English (fluent); Spanish (fluent); French (conversational); Greek (conversational); Turkish (conversational)
- Microsoft Office Suites: Word, Excel
- Soft skills: Patience when explaining concepts to new hires, conversational and easy going with colleagues, adaptable to new menus and changes in schedules for coverage
Timeline
Food Server
Denny’s
06.2004 - 08.2026
Food Server
El Nopal Mexican Family Restaurant
09.1995 - 06.2004
Valley High School