Elijah Villarreal
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Reliable customer service professional with experience in cashiering, cart retrieval, and fast-paced food service. Known for teamwork, attention to detail, and maintaining clean, safe, organized work areas.
Overview
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5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cart Attendant
Sam's Club, Walmart Inc
San Antonio, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated cart retrieval process to ensure cleanliness and accessibility in parking lot.
- Retrieved shopping carts from parking lot for Sam's Club members.
- Gathered carts from parking lot and inside store for customer use.
- Monitored entrance and exit areas to optimize cart availability for customers.
- Maintained clean parking lot and cart corrals.
- Conducted regular sweeps of the facility to collect stray carts.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness of shopping areas to promote a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cleaned shopping carts regularly to ensure hygiene for customers. regularly to maintain hygiene and customer comfort.
- Supported fellow staff in maintaining store standards and addressing customer needs promptly.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provided assistance to customers by answering questions and offering product information.
- Assisted members with loading purchases into vehicles.
- Provided assistance with loading purchased items into customer vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations and effective cart management.
- Collaborated with store or course staff to ensure smooth operation and customer satisfaction.
- Managed cart inventory, identifying shortages and requesting additional units.
- Enforced facility policies regarding cart usage to ensure compliance.
- Monitored parking lot for security issues related to carts and reported concerns to management.
- Reported hazards and spills to club management promptly.
- Followed Walmart safety procedures during cart collection and transport.
- Operated cart equipment and storage areas with care.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of cart storage areas.
- Verified prices of products using price scanners or manual pricing systems.
- Contributed to team meetings to identify and implement improvements in cart management.
- Safely operated cart retrieval equipment in parking lots and course paths.
Team Member
Dave's Hot Chicken
San Antonio, Texas
06.2024 - Current
- Supported team members during rush periods with cooking, packing, and expo tasks.
- Checked chicken spice levels and confirmed order accuracy before service.
- Prepared Dave's Hot Chicken sliders, tenders, and sides with careful portion control.
- Greeted guests, answered menu questions, and resolved basic service concerns.
- Maintained clean workstations, dining areas, and equipment throughout shifts.
- Restocked sauces, breading, packaging, and kitchen supplies for steady service.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Trained new team members using approved training materials and information.
- Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
- Monitored expiration dates on food items for freshness assurance.
- Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked.
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Adhered to safety guidelines while operating machinery or stocking shelves.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for improvement.
- Participated in regular training sessions to improve product knowledge and service skills.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project milestones within set deadlines.
- Delivered messages promptly between team members to ensure effective communication. and ran errands.
- Delivered messages promptly between team members to ensure effective communication. and ran errands.
Cashier
Sam's Club, Walmart Inc
San Antonio, Texas
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions efficiently and securely.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accurately processed customer transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Processed sales transactions efficiently, minimizing customer wait times and improving overall shopping experience.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Verified prices, memberships, and payment methods during checkout.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Balanced cash drawers and secured daily cash handling records.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Scanned merchandise and packed orders following store standards.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Regularly sanitized work surfaces to promote a safe shopping environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of checkout area for optimal customer experience.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Welcomed shoppers to store with friendly greetings. and resolved register issues with calm service.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided recommendations.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Promoted loyalty programs while providing excellent customer service, contributing to increased customer retention and sales potential.
- Provided training to new cashiers on register operations and customer service. on Sam's Club service and register procedures.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss sales goals and improve performance.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
Chick-fil-A Team Member
Chick-fil-A
San Antonio, TX
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Delivered friendly guest service following Chick-fil-A hospitality standards.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Assisted team members during rush periods with order assembly and handoff.
- Operated POS system for accurate drive-thru and front counter orders.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Prepared menu items using Chick-fil-A food safety and quality procedures.
- Maintained clean dining areas, restrooms, and service stations throughout shifts.
- Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
- Restocked condiments, packaging, and kitchen supplies for smooth service.
- Followed Chick-fil-A cleanliness standards during opening and closing tasks.
- Communicated order changes clearly with kitchen and front counter teammates.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Assembled and served meals based on guest specifications.
- Brewed and served coffee and tea with preferred add-ins.
- Chopped vegetables and herbs for meal preparation. and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
- Tailored orders to address customer allergies and gluten concerns.
- Directed patrons to restrooms and other amenities within facility.
Linesman
Bill Miller BBQ
San Antonio, Texas
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared serving line with hot barbecue, sides, and fresh condiments at Bill Miller BBQ.
- Portioned menu items according to Bill Miller BBQ serving standards and guest orders.
- Sanitized sinks, counters, and work areas to support kitchen cleanliness.
- Sorted dirty ware by type for organized cleaning and storage.
- Removed trash and recycling bins from kitchen and prep areas to maintain cleanliness.
- Assisted cooks with basic kitchen cleanup during busy meal periods.
- Followed employer sanitation standards to maintain safe food service operations.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oliver W. Holmes High School
San Antonio, TX06-2024
Skills
- Cart collection
- Cart equipment management
- Safety procedures
- Cart inventory management
- Facility cleanliness
- Product knowledge
- Customer support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cart Attendant
Sam's Club, Walmart Inc
03.2025 - Current
Team Member
Dave's Hot Chicken
06.2024 - Current
Cashier
Sam's Club, Walmart Inc
06.2024 - 03.2025
Chick-fil-A Team Member
Chick-fil-A
08.2022 - 05.2024
Linesman
Bill Miller BBQ
10.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Oliver W. Holmes High School