David Nava
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated Cook's Assistant with expertise in ingredient preparation and team collaboration. Proven track record of maintaining a safe kitchen environment and supporting efficient workflow. Skilled in multitasking and leading teams to ensure timely meal service.
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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
McDonalds
Crew team member
Chicago
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- I would Help my team out.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Cook's Assistant
Joe's on Higgins
Chicago
02.2019 - 10.2024
- Followed detailed instructions to prepare a variety of dishes.
- Cleaned and organized the kitchen to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
- Supported the kitchen staff by stocking shelves, organizing supplies, and maintaining inventory records.
- Provided assistance to cooks whenever needed in order to maintain efficient workflow throughout the kitchen area.
- Prepared and served meals to customers in a timely manner.
- Washed and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Weighed or measured ingredients.
- Closely followed instructions from supervisors regarding portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Regularly communicated with fellow cooks about any changes made to menu items or specials.
Busser
Eggsperience
Chicago
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Removed plates and glasses from tables after meals.
- Assisted in setting up and clearing tables quickly and efficiently.
- Followed all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
- Ensured all dishes, utensils, glasses, and other supplies were properly stocked at all times.
- Unloaded and stocked glassware, plates, and utensils.
- Served ice water, coffee, rolls, and butter to patrons.
- I was the leader of the team.
Food Runner
Don Juan's
Chicago
09.2015 - 02.2019
- Maintained professional communication with wait staff, cooks, and managers while on the job.
- Adapted well while working in fast-paced environments with frequent interruptions.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure health and safety standards were met.
- Supported servers to optimize guest dining experience.
- Efficiently restocked supplies such as condiments, utensils, and napkins for dining room use.
- Effectively communicated any changes in restaurant policies or procedures with fellow employees.
- Regularly checked stock levels of food items within kitchen areas.
- Cleaned up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and removed empty bottles and trash.
Commercial Laundry Attendant
Factory worker
Chicago
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Followed established procedures for folding clothes properly so that they would remain wrinkle-free upon delivery.
- Sorted clothes into piles based on color, material type and washing instructions provided by customers.
- Kept work area organized and tidy at all times; followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Operated washers, dryers and other equipment in a safe manner according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Removed and sorted dirty linens and towels from laundry carts.
- Used proper wash procedures to maintain various types of linen.
- Kept laundry carts clean and free of debris to safely load laundry.
- Washed, dry-cleaned, or glazed delicate articles or fur garment linings by hand using mild detergents or dry cleaning solutions.
- Cleaned fabrics using vacuums or air hoses.
- Dyed articles to change and restore colors using knowledge of textile compositions and properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northtown Academy
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Time management
- Ingredient preparation
- Team collaboration
- Safe food handling
- Team supervision
- Food presentation
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team building
Languages
- Spanish, Bilingual
- English, Fluent
Timeline
McDonalds
Crew team member
06.2025 - 09.2025
Cook's Assistant
Joe's on Higgins
02.2019 - 10.2024
Busser
Eggsperience
01.2016 - 02.2019
Food Runner
Don Juan's
09.2015 - 02.2019
Commercial Laundry Attendant
Factory worker
10.2014 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Northtown Academy