Arlen Rodriguez
McMinnville,OR
Summary
Enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success. Honest Cashier skilled at managing money, merchandising stock and assisting customers with locating desired items. Excellent oral and written communication, listening and time management skills with strong attention to detail and superior work ethic. Consistently accurate in drawer reconciliation. Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive and punctual. Works well within team settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier,
Taco Bell
McMinnville, OR
04.2022 - Current
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- 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.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
- Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
Housekeeper
Marjorie house
McMinnville, Oregon
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
- Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
- Sanitized all areas of the hotel lobby and public restrooms.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
Sous Chef
Sodexo Remote Sites
MCMINNVILLE , Oregon
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
- Gluten free
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
Asistante Cook
academia Guaytil
San Jose, Costa Rica
10.2004 - 07.2006
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
Education
San Juan
Costa Rica12.2005
Skills
- Payment Processing
- Product Recommendations
- Cash Handling
- Returns Processing
- Customer Assistance
- Cash Register Operation
- Payment Collection
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Report Preparation
Time for me
Reading a book, listening to music, dancing, going shopping with my 3 daughters, going on trips to learn about other cultures
Katering servives
- A little experience in catering serve when I have free time I have permission for 5 years
Timeline
Housekeeper
Marjorie house
03.2024 - 09.2024
Sous Chef
Sodexo Remote Sites
09.2023 - 09.2024
Cashier,
Taco Bell
04.2022 - Current
Asistante Cook
academia Guaytil
10.2004 - 07.2006
San Juan