Elijah Méndez
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Skilled Food Service Worker with comprehensive background in food preparation, customer service and sanitation regulations. Strengths include maintaining high standards of cleanliness, quickly learning new tasks, and working efficiently under pressure. Proven ability to contribute positively to team efforts, resulting in improved overall customer satisfaction. Previous roles have seen increased efficiency and improvements in food safety practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Philly Pretzel Factory
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding menu items or special requests.
JROTC Cadet
Plum School District
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Helped with parking for school events
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Provided support in assembling and disassembling equipment under supervision.
- Performed a variety of tasks such as lifting heavy objects, carrying supplies and cleaning up debris.
Volunteer Firefighter
Renton FD
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2024 - Current
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Exterior fireman
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Food Service Worker
McDonald's
Pittsburgh
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding menu items or special requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plum Senior High School
Pittsburgh, PA05-2025
Skills
- Food assembly
- Strong work ethic
- Safe food handling
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking
- Food and safety standards
- Quick learner
- Order taking accuracy
- Customer service
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Philly Pretzel Factory
08.2024 - Current
JROTC Cadet
Plum School District
08.2024 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Renton FD
04.2024 - Current
Food Service Worker
McDonald's
09.2021 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Plum Senior High School