Christian Vance
Sterling Heights
Summary
Personable and reliable Food Champion with strong work ethic and great customer service skills. Pays close attention to detail and effectively multitasks in fast-paced work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Champion
Taco Bell
Macomb
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Prepared food items following established recipes and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and provided exceptional service.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to ensure timely food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order processing during peak hours.
- Tracked inventory levels and restocked supplies throughout shifts.
- Trained new staff on food safety practices and operational procedures.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and company policies at all times.
- Acquired knowledge of food combo numbers to enhance customer service and current specials, staying up-to-date on promotions and prices.
- Guided customers through order selection process by offering advice on menu items and ingredients.
- Assisted in the planning, design, and execution of local health fairs focused on nutrition awareness.
- Advised restaurants on ways they can improve their menus by offering healthier options.
- Led team meetings with staff members responsible for implementing nutrition awareness campaigns in schools or daycare centers.
Restaurant Waiter
Big Boy
Sterling Heights
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided attentive service to customers in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took and processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Recommended menu items tailored to customer preferences and dietary restrictions, enhancing overall dining satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs, responding promptly and acknowledging all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Ensured guests' dining experience was enjoyable by checking on them frequently. during meals to ensure satisfaction with each course.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, contributing to a positive dining experience.
- Resolved customer complaints in a polite manner according to company policy.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the dining area during shift; wiped down tables after each seating period.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff on restaurant procedures and service standards.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies and checking equipment for proper functioning at the start of shifts.
- Assisted wait staff during peak times by taking orders from large groups.
- Greeted customers, provided menus and answered questions about menu items.
- Managed cash register operations, including processing payments and closing tabs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Utica High School
Utica, MI06-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Organized multi-tasker
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Good with numbers and math
- Attention to detail focus
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Listening and comprehension
- Engaging personality
- Reliable and punctual
- Time management mastery
- Teamwork
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Food Champion
Taco Bell
10.2025 - 05.2026
Restaurant Waiter
Big Boy
05.2023 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Utica High School