Dereck Nevarez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Customer-focused barista and food preparation professional with hands-on experience in fast-paced service environments. Skilled in accurate cash handling, beverage preparation, and food safety compliance. Proven time management and team communication in high-volume settings. Ensuring positive team building and clientele relationships are enhanced.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista/Cashier
Starbucks
El Paso, Texas
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared beverages to customer preferences and standard recipes.
- Maintained organized beverage station to support efficient customer service., organized, and ready for fast service.
- Managed register operations to facilitate quick and accurate customer transactions. Supported quick, efficient checkout.
- Executed accurate cash and card transactions while balancing cash drawer.
- Provided friendly, attentive service that supported positive customer relationships and satisfaction.
- Resolved customer questions and concerns quickly to improve service experience.
- Worked with team members to keep operations smooth and service timely.
- Shared updates and feedback with team to support clear communication and workplace consistency.
- Supported opening and closing tasks, including setup and cleanup.
- Trained new team members on operation of beverage machines for consistent quality. how to use multiple beverage machines.
Food Prep Cook
Corner Bakery Cafe
El Paso, Texas
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared sandwiches, salads, and bakery items using Corner Bakery Cafe recipes.
- Chopped vegetables and portioned ingredients to streamline daily kitchen service.
- Restocked prep stations with fresh supplies and labeled ingredients to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Organized ingredients for efficient breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
- Maintained cleanliness of work surfaces, utensils, and equipment to uphold food safety standards throughout shifts.
- Followed food safety and sanitation procedures during prep tasks.
- Adhered to health codes while preparing food items within safety guidelines.
- Ensured proper food storage to prevent spoilage and contamination. at correct temperatures.
- Operated kitchen tools, including slicers and mixers, safely and carefully.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2027
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
El Paso, TX06-2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Product preparation
- Surface sanitation
- Health and safety
- Team communication
- Teamwork
- Fast-paced adaptability
- Multitasking capacity
- Time management
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
- Complaint resolution
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal communication
- Team collaboration
- Active listening skills
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility
- Self-motivation
- Improvement mindset
- Positive attitude
- Weekend availability
- Physical stamina
- Injury prevention
- Exercise science
- Anatomy knowledge
- Exercise physiology
- Human anatomy
- Needs assessment
- Product consistency
- Team building
- Human anatomy
Affiliations
- Volunteer El Paso Children hospital
- Volunteer Senior Citizen Centers throughout El Paso
- Volunteer UTEP Freshman Orientation
Timeline
Barista/Cashier
Starbucks
07.2025 - Current
Food Prep Cook
Corner Bakery Cafe
02.2025 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At El Paso
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School