Current student at Bakersfield College with a primary focus on honing skills as a nutritionist. Consistently a competitive athlete and team captain, instilling a strong work ethic and effective communication. Dedicated to excelling in the chosen field and confident in connecting with individuals from all walks of life.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Anzurez Wholesale Nursery
10.2024 - 02.2025
Improved customer satisfaction by providing expert knowledge on plant care and selection.
Regularly updated product knowledge through industry research and attending relevant training courses or workshops.
Assisted customers with plant selection and offered plant care information to improve customer shopping experience.
Educated customers on proper plant maintenance, leading to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
Participated in seasonal preparations to ensure the nursery was well-stocked and organized throughout the year.
Server/bartender
El Patrón Bar & Grill
12.2019 - 10.2024
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Cook
Magos Mobile Kitchen
05.2020 - 02.2024
Ensured cleanliness and organization of workstations to support efficient food preparation.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Server
Fred's Barbecue Factory
04.2019 - 03.2020
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
Collect money for drinks served
Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer
Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens
Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware
Server/Bartender
Steak and Grape Restaurant
05.2012 - 08.2019
Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
Collect payments from customers
Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
Take orders from patrons for food or beverages
Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer
Clean bars, work areas, and tables
Prep Cook
Porkchop and Bubba's BBQ
09.2018 - 03.2019
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption
Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches
Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods
Education
Associate Degree In Nutrition - Food And Nutrition
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE
Bakersfield, CA
Skills
Bilingual
Computer literate
Point of Sales systems
Ability to Multitask
Food safe certified
Timeline
Sales Associate
Anzurez Wholesale Nursery
10.2024 - 02.2025
Cook
Magos Mobile Kitchen
05.2020 - 02.2024
Server/bartender
El Patrón Bar & Grill
12.2019 - 10.2024
Server
Fred's Barbecue Factory
04.2019 - 03.2020
Prep Cook
Porkchop and Bubba's BBQ
09.2018 - 03.2019
Server/Bartender
Steak and Grape Restaurant
05.2012 - 08.2019
Associate Degree In Nutrition - Food And Nutrition
Equipment Operator/Laborer at Roebuck Wholesale Nursery and Landscaping Inc.Equipment Operator/Laborer at Roebuck Wholesale Nursery and Landscaping Inc.