BENJAMIN BURNELL
NICOS PIZZERIA
Sacramento,CA
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Work History
SERVER/BARTENDER
8 Months- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed drink preparation and presentation, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Streamlined order processing system, improving efficiency during peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite food orders for timely delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area to meet health standards.
PREP COOK
6 Months- Prepared ingredients for meals at two restaurants based off head chef’s prep list.
- Followed detailed recipes in an effective manner.
- Prioritized jobs to do in which order to efficiently complete the job on time.
- Baked pastries and bread. Prep sauces and spices. Prep veggies and prepare proteins.
- Provided deliveries for Shelter Restaurant, properly utilizing a transfer sheet.
- May 2025 – October 2025
2nd COOK
3 Months- Assisted lead chef in efficiently cooking fine dining breakfast dishes for morning service.
- Ensured station was fully prepped and stocked for service.
- Assisted with prep for dinner service as breakfast slowed down.
SKI INSTRUCTOR
4 Months- As a CSIA Level 2 Ski Instructor – with additional certifications in Snowpark, Canadian Adaptive Snowsports, Avalanche Skills Training 1, and First Aide – demonstrated proficient skills in skiing ability.
- Provided excellent customer service to customers, employees, and business partners.
- Taught children from 2 to 12 years of age ski classes (according to experience and level) through encouragement, accomplishment, and friendship.
- Assisted with area set up, races, promotions, and special events.
- Assisted students with proper equipment use and proper techniques.
COOK
5 Months- Ensured station is prepared and set up for service.
- Ensured consistency in preparation & quality of menu items according to business recipes and standards.
- Accurately created and recorded prep lists for morning team.
- Efficiently & smoothly worked a line station.
- Upheld and ensured restaurant and personal standards of cleanliness.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment for workers and patrons.
LEAD ARTISAN BREAD MIXER
1 Year 3 Months- Grounded in artisan philosophy and focused on quality, mixes all dough for the company 5 days a week – followed detailed custom recipes for twenty distinct breads.
- Worked as a member of an early morning mixing team to ensure the completion of daily work and bakery cleanliness.
- Closed the mixing room, wash dishes, sweeps, cleans mixers, clean the tables.
- Trained new staff when competent in all basic skills.
- Represented company at weekend Farmers Markets to the general public.
Education
FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Skills
Customer relations
Critical thinker and problem solver
Active listening and communication
Hard worker who gets things done right
Friendly and positive attitude
Multitasking
Certification
- Alcohol Beverage Control License - Valid for 3 years
- California Food Handler Card - Valid for 3 years
Timeline
SERVER/BARTENDER
NICOS PIZZERIA
12.2025 - 08.2026Read More
2nd COOK
HOTEL ZED, ROAR RESTAURANTS
08.2024 - 11.2024Read More
PREP COOK
SHED AND SHELTER RESTAURANTS
05.2024 - 11.2024Read More
SKI INSTRUCTOR
BIG WHITE SKI RESORT LTD. SKI SCHOOL
12.2023 - 04.2024Read More
COOK
SNOWSHOE SAM’S, NIXON HOSPITALITY GROUP
11.2023 - 04.2024Read More
LEAD ARTISAN BREAD MIXER
GRAFTFUL BREAD
08.2022 - 11.2023Read More
ROSEMONT HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE
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