Cecilia N Garcia
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
chicha peruvian kitchen
Roseville, California
01.2026 - Current
- Welcomed guests and coordinated seating arrangements to optimize flow and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Educated guests about menu items and specials, contributing to informed choices and improved dining experience.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Cleaned and set tables to maintain a welcoming atmosphere for incoming customers.
Server
DoubleTree by Hilton
Sacramento, CA
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Greet guests promptly and courteously, ensuring a warm and welcoming dining experience.
- Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system.
- Deliver food and drinks in a timely and professional manner.
- Handle guest payments and follow cash-handling procedures accurately.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas, including tables and stations.
Host, Busser, Food Runner, Server, Barback, Supervisor
Centro Cocina Mexicana
Sacramento, CA
06.2022 - 10.2025
- Greet guests upon arrival with a friendly and professional demeanor.
- Answer phone calls, respond to questions, take orders and reservations.
- Provide excellent table service, including taking food orders, delivering meals, and handling payments.
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accurately.
- Assist food servers by removing used or unnecessary items from guests table :bussing tables and resetting for new guests.
- Check guest ID to verify legal drinking age.
- Support teammates and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Ensure team members comply with all established standards, including personal hygiene, food safety, and sanitation.
Dishewasher, BOH Prep, Line cook, Cashier, Shift Leader
I Love Teriyaki
Sacramento, CA
11.2014 - 06.2023
- Ensure all orders are prepared and packed correctly in a timely manner.
- Provide excellent customer service, including answering questions and providing recommendations.
- Support areas of the restaurant as necessary, such as setup, cleanup, side work, table bussing and equipment maintanace.
- Flexible in adjusting from position such as preparing food, serving, bussing, and dishwashing.
- Communicating with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
- Work side by side with team members to provide excellent hospitality.
- Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned.
- Maintain a positive work enviroment for team members and guests during shifts.
BOH Prep, Line cook, Cashier, Shift Leader
Baja Fresh
Sacramento, CA
08.2008 - 09.2014
- Notified kitchen personnel of shortage and special orders.
- Took Necessary steps to meet customers needs and effectively resolve food and/or service issues.
- Perform light Housekeeping Duties as Sweeping floors, restocking, removing garbage from the dining areas and dispose properly, ensuring restrooms are clean and restock.
- Monthly inventory control and weekly stock ordering.
- Give feedback and corrections.
- Utilize production sheets to accurately record food production quantities and cooking, holding and cooling temperature.
- Stock, rotates, dates, and stores product according to food safety standards and regulations.
- Maintain all cooking equipment in a safe and working order and report any issues promptly.
Education
High School -
Encina High School
Sacramento, CA06-2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Food safety and sanitation
- Multitasking
- Food and beverage preparation
- Communication
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Timeline
Server
chicha peruvian kitchen
01.2026 - Current
Server
DoubleTree by Hilton
09.2025 - 06.2026
Host, Busser, Food Runner, Server, Barback, Supervisor
Centro Cocina Mexicana
06.2022 - 10.2025
Dishewasher, BOH Prep, Line cook, Cashier, Shift Leader
I Love Teriyaki
11.2014 - 06.2023
BOH Prep, Line cook, Cashier, Shift Leader
Baja Fresh
08.2008 - 09.2014
High School -
Encina High School