Arith Gutierrez
La Quinta,CA
Summary
Experienced Cook with background in the culinary environment. Skills include recipe mastery, sanitation standards, and efficient meal preparation. Strong communication skills with a commitment to maintain cleanliness and organization to safe work spaces. Recognized for keeping areas sanitized and managing and tracking ingredients when running low and also a positive team player dedicated to efficiency.
Skilled professional offering expertise in order taking, money handling and product promotion. Greets guests with genuine smile and promote enjoyable dining experience. Maintains thorough knowledge of menu to make recommendations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher
La Quinta Brewing Co
Old Town
08.2022 - Current
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
Cook/ Cashier
Toro Loco
50991 Washington St Suite1, La Quinta, CA 92253
07.2024 - 08.2024
- 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.
Hostess
La Quinta Brewing Co
Palm Desert, CA
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Cashier
Taco Bell
La Quinta
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors
Education
NA -
Coachella Valley High School
Thermal, CA06.2022
Skills
- Ingredient Preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Customer service
Timeline
Cook/ Cashier
Toro Loco
07.2024 - 08.2024
Dishwasher
La Quinta Brewing Co
08.2022 - Current
Hostess
La Quinta Brewing Co
01.2021 - 02.2022
Cashier
Taco Bell
05.2020 - 10.2020
NA -
Coachella Valley High School