Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Server

Ayden Vargas

Perth Amboy,NJ

Summary

Highly dependable and hardworking individual with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional results. Known for consistently meeting deadlines, exceeding expectations, and adapting to new challenges. Demonstrates excellent time management, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Dedicated to maintaining a high level of integrity and professionalism in all tasks

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Olive Garden
02.2025 - Current

Provide friendly and attentive service in the fast-paced restaurant environment. Introduce myself to the guests while taking beverage and food orders. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the menu to provide recommendations, upsells, and enhance guests’ experience. Ensure all special requests and dietary restrictions are accommodated. Serve beverages first, then begin preparing soups, salads, and breadsticks. Collaborate closely with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth and efficient service. Make routine visits to ask guests whether they would like refills on beverages, soups, salads, and breadsticks. Strategically time food delivery with guests’ preferences and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery. Work with the POS system to place guests’ orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items. Close tables by printing dining checks with the total due, collect payment, and offer receipts when the transaction is complete. Ensure the dining area is clean, organized, and well-maintained, adhering to all health and safety standards.

Delivery Specialist

Rent A Center
04.2024 - 08.2024

Ensure the store is well-maintained and professionally presentable. Reach out to customers daily regarding overdue payments. Arrange the backroom for easy access to furniture and new inventory. Assemble furniture as needed for the showroom or customer deliveries. Load the truck in a structured and secure way for deliveries. Call customers to plan reliable on-time deliveries of undamaged products. Operate the truck to deliver furniture and appliances to customers. Install appliances for customers and cautiously place furniture in customers’ desired locations inside their homes. Drive the truck to other stores for furniture and appliance pickups and drop-offs. Visit customers’ listed addresses to inform them about late payments and make attempts to collect. Help customers with payment processes or establish payment schedules to negotiate. Assess the vehicle for damage after each shift and keep it properly maintained. Promote safe driving at all times by observing speed limits, clearance signs, road conditions, weather, and other factors. Maintained accurate work logs of deliveries, trips, and discussed details with the manager at the end of the shift.

Sales Associate

Walmart
11.2023 - 02.2024

Provide positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers. Efficiently scan customers’ items by using the POS system. After completing transactions, return coins, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers. Solve customer challenges by offering relevant products and services. Answer customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care. Educate clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics. Maintain a clean and organized workstation by performing regular cleaning and upkeep tasks, contributing to a tidy store environment. Provide support at the self-checkout stations, offering guidance when necessary to enhance the checkout process. Maintain a calm demeanor and professionally manage issues in busy, high-stress situations. Help customers locate products and check the store system for merchandise at other sites. Accurately return items to their designated locations and assist in organizing the sales floor to ensure a visually appealing and well-stocked store. Assist with stocking shelves with new inventory, ensuring proper placement and availability of products. Safely operate a pallet jack to move pallets throughout the store, ensuring efficient inventory management and product accessibility.

Sales Associate

ShopRite
08.2023 - 11.2023

Provide positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers. Efficiently scan customers’ items by using the POS system. After completing transactions, return coins, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers. Solve customer challenges by offering relevant products and services. Answer customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care. Educate clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics. Maintain a clean and organized workstation by performing regular cleaning and upkeep tasks, contributing to a tidy store environment. Provide support at the self-checkout stations, offering guidance when necessary to enhance the checkout process. Maintain a calm demeanor and professionally manage issues in busy, high-stress situations. Help customers locate products and check the store system for merchandise at other sites. Accurately return items to their designated locations and assist in organizing the sales floor to ensure a visually appealing and well-stocked store. Assist with stocking shelves with new inventory, ensuring proper placement and availability of products.

Package Handler

FedEx
04.2023 - 05.2023

Responsibly lift and load heavy packages into work trucks, ensuring each item was securely positioned for safe transportation. Packages were carefully arranged to maximize the load and minimize the risk of damage during transit. Pay attention to the package's size, weight, and fragility. Perform team lifts with coworkers for packages too heavy to ensure efficiency and safety. Adhere to safety protocols while working inside the warehouse, contributing to a safe, clean, and organized environment. Focus on teamwork and attention to detail to ensure the efficient processing of shipments.

Sales Associate

ShopRite
04.2022 - 03.2023

Provide positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers. Efficiently scan customers’ items by using the POS system. After completing transactions, return coins, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers. Solve customer challenges by offering relevant products and services. Answer customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care. Educate clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics. Maintain a clean and organized workstation by performing regular cleaning and upkeep tasks, contributing to a tidy store environment. Provide support at the self-checkout stations, offering guidance when necessary to enhance the checkout process. Maintain a calm demeanor and professionally manage issues in busy, high-stress situations. Help customers locate products and check the store system for merchandise at other sites. Accurately return items to their designated locations and assist in organizing the sales floor to ensure a visually appealing and well-stocked store. Assist with stocking shelves with new inventory, ensuring proper placement and availability of products.

Education

Perth Amboy High School
Perth Amboy, NJ

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Food Safety
  • Order Accuracy
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time Management
  • Professional Appearance
  • Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
  • Allergy Awareness
  • Menu Memorization
  • Quality Control
  • Effective Customer Upselling
  • Inventory Control
  • Sales Expertise
  • Relationship Building
  • Safety Protocols and Procedures
  • Payment Processing
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Server

Olive Garden
02.2025 - Current

Delivery Specialist

Rent A Center
04.2024 - 08.2024

Sales Associate

Walmart
11.2023 - 02.2024

Sales Associate

ShopRite
08.2023 - 11.2023

Package Handler

FedEx
04.2023 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

ShopRite
04.2022 - 03.2023

Perth Amboy High School
Ayden Vargas