David A. Lucero
Lakeland,Florida
Summary
Outgoing and personable professional with several years of experience in food service establishments driven by customer satisfaction. Dependable and flexible individual employs strong problem-solving and time management skills. Integrates personal connection to customers with discipline and expertise in food preparation and service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Caterer
Premier Catering
Redding, C.A.
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Catered high-level events and concerts, delivering quality service to diverse audiences.
- Set up and broke down event setups at various venues, ensuring smooth transitions between events.
- Poured beer at multiple bar setups during events and concerts, providing prompt service to enhance guest experience.
Dishwasher, line cook, and Morning Prep
Applebee's
Redding, C.A.
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Closed dish pit efficiently during shifts
- Completed line cook training under supervision, gaining skills in food preparation and cooking techniques
- Transitioned to morning prep shift, supporting team with timely food prep for service
Dishwasher and part time Line and Prep cook
Hilltop Diner
Redding, C.A.
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Closed dish pit at end of shift to maintain cleanliness
- Supported kitchen operations during peak hours as backup line cook
- Trained as prep cook to assist in meal preparation and maintain kitchen efficiency
- Trained to close the dish pit
- (Closed down kitchen area at end of shift)
Dishwasher
Logan's Roadhouse
Redding, C.A.
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Trained to run a restaurant-sized dishwasher.
- Applied floor chemicals following safety protocols.
- Cleaned, sanitized, and disassembled dishwashers to ensure optimal functioning and hygiene.
- Learned how to close the entire dish pit.
Deli Associate
Safeway
Redding, C.A
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Received training to Slice meats and cheeses
- Learned to prepare and assemble sandwiches at sandwich bar
- Baked and fried various deli foods to maintain freshness and appeal
- Received training to close down the Deli
Crew Member, Team Leader and Truck Crew
Jack In The Box
Redding, C.A
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Led morning shifts as Team Leader, coordinating team activities to ensure smooth operations
- Trained new employees in essential tasks, facilitating their integration into the team
- Trained on how to work the register
- Gained experience in all positions, including Grill and Fryer, enhancing versatility and operational support
Stock Associate
Walmart Corporation
Redding, C.A
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Stocked grocery, frozen, and dairy departments, ensuring product availability and organization
- Worked overnights as well as the inventory prep crew
- Trained new associates.
- Was also cart pusher for 10 months
Maintenance Technician
American Pride Cleaning Services
Anderson, CA
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Operated carpet cleaning equipment to restore and maintain cleanliness in various environments
- Operating Carpet Cleaning Equipment
- Bid and estimated job costs to ensure accurate project budgeting and resource allocation
- Conducted door-to-door marketing to promote services in local neighborhoods.
- Bidding and Estimating Job Costs
- Repaired and serviced company equipment to maintain operational efficiency and minimize downtime
Maintenance Supervisor
24/7 Carpet Care
Anderson, CA
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Supervised carpet and janitorial cleaning services, ensuring quality standards and customer satisfaction
- Managed office cleaning team, coordinating schedules and tasks for optimal service delivery
- Maintained and operated all cleaning equipment, guaranteeing functionality and compliance with safety protocols
- Janitorial, Commercial and Residential Cleaning
- Developed cost estimates for various cleaning projects by analyzing labor and material expenses.
- Bidding and Estimating Job Costs
- Worked individually and as a team member
- Conducted door-to-door marketing campaigns to promote cleaning services and engage potential clients.
Landscaper
Paula Bibb
Palo Cedro
09.2006 - 09.2014
- Operated and maintained landscaping equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability
- Repaired, maintained, and installed drip systems to enhance irrigation efficiency
- Planted bushes, grass, and trees to create and improve outdoor landscapes
- Installed and repaired fences to enhance property boundaries.
- Executed painting tasks for interior and exterior surfaces.
Merchandising Technician
Set and Service Resources
Raleigh, N.C.
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Merchandising Supervision
- Plan-O-Gram set-up
- Stocked and replenished inventory to ensure product availability and organization on sales floor
- Built eye-catching displays to enhance product visibility and attract customer attention
- Loaded and unloaded inventory to maintain efficient warehouse operations and support timely product delivery
- Operated various warehouse equipment to manage inventory efficiently
- Handled light electrical equipment during maintenance tasks
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Shasta Secondary Home School
Redding, CASkills
- Catering coordination
- Food service management
- Event logistics
- Event coordination
- Sanitation protocols
- Food handling compliance
- Safe food handling
- Meal preparation
- Culinary preparation
- Beverage management
- Food service hygiene
- Team Leadership Skills
- Team collaboration
- Customer Service
- Service quality assurance
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Personable and friendly
- Health safety standards
- Client relationship management
- Event decoration
- Event promotion
- Client relationship management
- Adaptability
Timeline
Caterer
Premier Catering
02.2025 - 11.2025
Dishwasher, line cook, and Morning Prep
Applebee's
05.2024 - 01.2025
Dishwasher and part time Line and Prep cook
Hilltop Diner
11.2023 - 05.2024
Dishwasher
Logan's Roadhouse
06.2023 - 10.2023
Deli Associate
Safeway
11.2022 - 05.2023
Crew Member, Team Leader and Truck Crew
Jack In The Box
08.2019 - 11.2022
Stock Associate
Walmart Corporation
02.2017 - 01.2019
Maintenance Technician
American Pride Cleaning Services
01.2015 - 09.2015
Maintenance Supervisor
24/7 Carpet Care
09.2013 - 01.2015
Merchandising Technician
Set and Service Resources
01.2011 - 12.2012
Landscaper
Paula Bibb
09.2006 - 09.2014
High School Diploma - General Education
Shasta Secondary Home School