Elias Marquez
Lawndale,CA
Summary
Knows the way around a kitchen with extensive experience at Joey Restaurants, honing in on food safety and hitting metrics. Proven track record in training new staff and ensuring a clean environment and efficient work place. Set up what was able to be done before orders went out, consistently delivering quality results in fast-paced settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier Helper
Sansai Fresh Grill & Sushi Kitchen
Hawthorne, CA
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted customers with orders and answered questions about menu items.
- Processed cash and card transactions accurately at the register.
- I ran the expo to manage the orders coming in and sent hot food out on time.
Line Cook
Joey Restaurants
Manhattan Beach, CA
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and marinating as per recipe requirements.
- I ran appetizers and trained new cooks on how to quickly prepare and make orders.
- Assisted on sautéing by making various types of pasta.
- Reviewed the company-wide spec and ingredients required to make our food options from scratch.
- I learned how to cut with a knife without injury.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation during peak hours.
Dishwasher
Joey Restaurants
Manhattan Beach, CA
11.2022 - 12.2023
- I closed a busy 4.5-star restaurant, working until 2 a.m. by myself or with one person for over a year.
- Kept the table clear and maintained an efficient cycle of putting dishes out and running the ones coming in.
- Assisted kitchen staff by transporting clean dishes and supplies as needed.
- Handled glassware, ceramics, and other fragile objects with exceptional care to prevent.
- Helped pass safety and health inspections by keeping as tidy a work environment as I could.
Cashier Trainer
Tomboy's Famous Chiliburgers
Manhattan Beach, CA
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Personally, I trained new employees on how to handle service and sales.
- Calculated accurate cash and transaction records.
- Maintained a clean and healthy environment for customers to enjoy their food.
- Deescalated conflicts over food and money between employees and customers
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Reporting and metrics
- POS systems
- Order packing
- Workplace safety
- Cash handling accuracy
- Friendly and outgoing
- Recipe adherence
- Learn specs
Affiliations
- I trained jujitsu for four years and Muay Thai for two, just to give myself another productive outlet outside of work and school
- Likes to lift weights and read studies about exercise
Accomplishments
- Two gold medals and one silver in competition for BJJ
Certification
- As of right now I am working on obtaining two associate degrees that I will have by the end of next summer.
Custom
- In general my personal goals for the next year are to get myself as situated as possible for continuing my education. Part of that includes making some extra cash while I pursue these studies. My major is kinesiology while I am also getting my general ed AA in applied arts which I plan on using to pursue a career in physical therapy. This interest also comes from the fact I am in a very injury prone sport and would like to know how to fix my body if something were to happen. *knock on wood*
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cashier Helper
Sansai Fresh Grill & Sushi Kitchen
08.2025 - 11.2025
Line Cook
Joey Restaurants
12.2023 - 08.2025
Dishwasher
Joey Restaurants
11.2022 - 12.2023
Cashier Trainer
Tomboy's Famous Chiliburgers
11.2021 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
El Camino College