Ernie Acosta
Imperial,CA
Summary
- Exemplary Crew Member offering dynamic skills in client engagement, food safety and inventory restocking. Highly-trained individual experienced in operating kitchen machinery.
- Self-motivated and dependable while achieving high performance with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated the ability to complete tasks accurately despite interruptions and competing demands.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
White’s Steel
Thermal, California
12.2021 - 04.2026
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to ensure structural integrity.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds on various projects.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance production efficiency.
Assistant Chef
Del Rio Country Club
03.2013 - 10.2023
- Maintained kitchen order by thoroughly cleaning all cooking area, including grills, stoves, counters, and tables.
- Monitored food budget and ensured all supplies were bought within established budget.
- Rotated frozen food items.
- Prepared dish ingredients by chopping vegetables, meats and garnishes.
- Supported other areas of the restaurant in set up, cleanup, prep work and equipment maintenance.
- Cleaned walls, fans and drains in bakery coolers, display cases and work areas.
- Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
- Sprayed all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
- Kept carpets and floor clear of debris.
Server, Line Cook, Deli Cook, FOH Cashier
Golden Acorn Casino
Campo, California
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained and mentored new staff on menu items and service protocols.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously, maintaining efficiency during peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order delivery and quality control.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering a positive dining atmosphere.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced casino environment.
- Took orders and served food and beverages to guests efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas and service stations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items and service protocols.
Crew Member
McDonalds
Brawley, California
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Kept the restaurant clean and ensured counters and tables were properly sanitized.
- Observed safety precautions and practices when using heavy machinery and equipment.
- Vacuumed and cleaned offices and common areas, emptied trash cans and restocked restroom supplies.
- Followed all company safety standards, including food quality and sanitation procedures.
- Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service.
- Assisted servers and dining room hosts, quickly responding to guests' needs.
- Utilized hot water, dish cloths and sanitizing or cleaning products to wipe down kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Ordered and shelved weekly sale items for customers.
- Provided constructive suggestions and encouragement to employees.
- Directed and managed all functions of the dairy, frozen, produce and bakery departments.
Drain Tile Maintenance
Clayton's Drain Tile Maintenance
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Performed maintenance on canals, and pipes that run underneath agricultural fields
Warehouse Organizer
Mellory Safety & Supply
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Organized Warehouse products
- Did inventory warehouse products
- Made sure products were shipped to the right companies
- Performed heavy lifting
Education
High School Diploma -
Desert Valley High School
Brawley, CASkills
- Meat preparation
- Food safety understanding
- Customer service oriented
- Excellent cook
- Guest and client satisfaction
- Strong communication skills
- Sanitization procedures
- Bilingual
- Heavy lifting
- Various warehouse experience
- Money handling
- MIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Welding procedure verification
- High-level welding
Experience
01-2021
References
Jeremy Tucker
619-977-3043
Sam Underwood
760-996-5029
Brian Schmitt
619-742-5554
Bill Suits
760-996-1711
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
White’s Steel
12.2021 - 04.2026
Server, Line Cook, Deli Cook, FOH Cashier
Golden Acorn Casino
03.2021 - 11.2021
Crew Member
McDonalds
10.2017 - 11.2018
Drain Tile Maintenance
Clayton's Drain Tile Maintenance
05.2017 - 07.2017
Warehouse Organizer
Mellory Safety & Supply
03.2017 - 05.2017
Assistant Chef
Del Rio Country Club
03.2013 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Desert Valley High School