Cecil Paredes

Assistant Manager
The All American Diner

• Opening & Daily Operations: Managed the opening procedures, including counting the cash drawer, completing inventory checks, and ensuring all equipment was in working order and all food stations were at the correct temperatures to meet health and safety standards.
• Customer Service & Experience: Engaged with customers, addressing their needs, ensuring a positive dining experience, and resolving any issues or concerns related to food, service, or staff to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Issue Resolution & Conflict Management: Handled complaints related to food quality, service, and employee performance in a professional and timely manner, ensuring swift resolutions to maintain a positive atmosphere and customer loyalty.
• Staff Supervision & Compliance: Ensured all staff adhered to company standards for dress code, sanitation, and hygiene, including regular handwashing and maintaining clean uniforms.
• Scheduling & Inventory Management: Assisted in creating staff schedules, ordering supplies, and overseeing the proper organization and storage of deliveries upon arrival.
• Team Support & Leadership: Provided support and guidance to staff during shifts, ensuring smooth operations, efficient service, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Cook / Prep Cook / Dishwasher
Cracker Barrel

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Assisted in prepping ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring timely and accurate preparation for both front-of-house and kitchen needs. Worked on the grill and fryers, cooking meals to perfection while adhering to restaurant standards and customer specifications.
• Baking & Desserts: Prepared and baked a variety of desserts, breads, and other baked goods, ensuring freshness, quality, and consistency with every batch.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Maintained high standards of kitchen cleanliness, including sanitizing surfaces, equipment, and workstations. Ensured proper disposal of trash and waste, contributing to a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Dishwashing & Kitchen Support: Handled dishwashing duties, ensuring all dishes, utensils, and kitchenware were cleaned and sanitized in a timely manner to support kitchen operations.
• Team Collaboration: Worked closely with other kitchen staff and front-of-house team to ensure smooth and efficient service during peak hours, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Team Leader
Eddy Creek Marina

• Operational Leadership: Opened the facility daily, ensuring all appliances, lights, and equipment were properly set up to start the day efficiently.
• Food & Prep Management: Oversaw the preparation of food and ensured that all ingredients, supplies, and prep tasks were completed and ready for service, maintaining smooth kitchen operations.
• Staff Supervision: Managed team schedules, ensuring all employees arrived on time, were dressed appropriately, and were prepared for their shifts, fostering a punctual and professional work environment.
• Event & Special Creation: Developed and organized creative specials, events, and entertainment, enhancing the guest experience and driving engagement at the marina.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Ensured high standards of cleanliness and sanitation before, during, and after each shift, meeting health and safety guidelines to provide a safe environment for both staff and guests.
• Inventory & Ordering: Handled inventory management, including ordering supplies and organizing deliveries, ensuring the restaurant had the necessary stock and that truck deliveries were properly received and stored.

Lead Grill Cook
Oasis Southwest Grill

• Grill Station Management: Led the grill station during high-volume service, ensuring consistent quality and timely preparation of grilled items, including steaks and chicken.
• Steak & Protein Perfection: Expertly cooked steaks to precise temperatures and grilled chicken to the juiciest, most flavorful perfection, consistently meeting customer preferences and restaurant standards.
• Team Leadership & Coordination: Supervised and mentored grill station staff, providing guidance on cooking techniques, portion control, and food safety standards to maintain an efficient, high-performing kitchen.
• Quality Control: Monitored food quality throughout service, ensuring each dish was cooked to specification, presented beautifully, and served at peak freshness.
• Customer Satisfaction: Worked closely with front-of-house staff to address any special requests, ensuring every guest received their meal exactly as requested, contributing to a memorable dining experience.

Threadz Custom Bowstrings
Princeton, KY |

• Bowstring Production: Manufactured custom bowstrings to precise specifications, utilizing various materials and techniques to create high-performance products tailored to customer needs.
• Quality Assurance: Conducted thorough quality checks on each bowstring, inspecting for consistency, durability, and performance to ensure the highest standards were met before shipping to clients.
• Material Sourcing & Handling: Worked with a range of materials such as high-quality synthetic fibers and thread, ensuring all components met the required strength, flexibility, and durability for optimal archery performance.
• Customer Customization: Collaborated with clients to understand their specific needs and preferences, crafting customized solutions for competitive archers and outdoor enthusiasts.
• Product Testing & Calibration: Conducted stress tests and adjustments on bowstrings to confirm their reliability, performance, and precision under real-world conditions.

Prep Cook / Salad Maker / Pizza Maker / Dishwasher Supervisor
Adam's Breezy Hill Restaurant
Dates of Employment:

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepped ingredients and assisted in the preparation of dishes, ensuring all recipes were followed accurately and food was ready for service.
• Salad & Pizza Production: Specialized in crafting fresh salads and hand-made pizzas, maintaining consistency in quality and presentation.
• Dishwasher Supervision: Managed dishwashing operations, overseeing the team to ensure all kitchenware, utensils, and dishes were cleaned, sanitized, and ready for use throughout service.
• Team Collaboration & Efficiency: Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure a smooth flow of service, optimizing kitchen efficiency and food quality while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Shift Leader | Buzzard Rock Marina
2021

• Managed Food Quality & Service: Ensured all food was properly prepared, served efficiently, and met high standards of taste and presentation, creating an experience that delighted customers.
• Kitchen Organization & Cleanliness: Took charge of pre-service preparation and post-service cleaning to ensure a smooth, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment at all times.
• Team Supervision & Training: Led a team of employees, ensuring they were dressed appropriately, on task, and performing their duties effectively. Provided guidance and support to maintain high levels of service.
• Created Comforting & Delicious Dishes: Developed and prepared comforting, delicious dishes that created a memorable and smile-inducing experience for guests.
• Enforced safety guidelines among staff members in order to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring on the premises.
• Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
• Scheduled team members for shifts based on business needs and customer demand.
• Analyzed sales data on a weekly basis in order to identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
• Performed basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or replacing broken equipment parts as needed.
• Participated in store-wide marketing initiatives designed to increase customer traffic or boost sales revenue.