Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Chrisitian Acosta

Washington DC,United States

Summary

Motivated and hard worker with several years of experience cooking delicious items quickly at fast casual establishments. Customer-focused and dedicated to preparing orders exactly as requested.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook/Cashier

DuPont Market
Washington , DC
09.2021 - Current
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts, and provided change.
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Engaged with customers and recommended products based on needs and requests.
  • Offered friendly greetings and assistance to incoming customers.
  • Stocked, replenished and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.

Manager Lebanese Taverna

Maroun Wazir
Washington, Distr
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed Lebtav location at Pentagon
  • Handled daily activities among team of 12, schedule, payroll, ordering and efficiency of establishment
  • Cooperated with DOH to ensure food safety guidelines were met
  • Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.

Lead Cook

Georges Falafel and Cheesesteaks
Washington, DC
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.

Cook

Bluestone Lane Coffee
Washington, DC
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.

Cook

Georges Falafel and Cheesesteaks
Washington, DC
09.2015 - 02.2019
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Sales Associate

PFS Financial Services
Washington, DC
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Negotiated and closed deals with minimal oversight.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bell Multicultural
Washington DC
06.2006

Skills

  • Employee supervision
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Menu preparation
  • Spoilage prevention
  • Post-shift cleanup
  • Safety and health guidelines
  • Food allergy understanding
  • Cleaning and sanitation

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Manager Lebanese Taverna

Maroun Wazir
08.2024 - 04.2025

Cook/Cashier

DuPont Market
09.2021 - Current

Lead Cook

Georges Falafel and Cheesesteaks
03.2020 - 07.2021

Cook

Bluestone Lane Coffee
06.2019 - 02.2020

Cook

Georges Falafel and Cheesesteaks
09.2015 - 02.2019

Sales Associate

PFS Financial Services
09.2015 - 12.2016

High School Diploma -

Bell Multicultural

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Chrisitian Acosta