Eduardo Nunez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Experienced professional with solid background in foodservice. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks to support kitchen and wait staff. Demonstrates genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and deliver memorable experiences.
Eager to learn new things to improve work ethic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Cook
La Tapatia Mexican Grill
Bakersfield, CA
02.2011 - 05.2024
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Cook
Pizza Hut
Bakersfield, CA
02.2007 - 01.2011
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA05-2009
Skills
- Food Delivery
- Table Bussing
- Safe Food Handling
- Guest Engagement
- Menu Memorization
- Regulatory Compliance
- Food safety understanding
- Positive and professional
- Exceptional customer service
- Dining customer service
- Strong Work Ethic
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Food station setup
- Dish preparation
- Price memorization
- Order Accuracy
- Guest Seating
- Cleanliness standards
- Food Safety Standards
- Food handling
- Professional Demeanor
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Server/Cook
La Tapatia Mexican Grill
02.2011 - 05.2024
Cook
Pizza Hut
02.2007 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School