Helaman Valdez
Cedar City,UT
Summary
Motivated [Job Title] with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Customer-oriented Wait Staff Member with experience in service industry. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with focus on guest satisfaction when interacting with patrons. Licensed for preparation and sale of alcoholic beverages, bar procedures and liquor laws.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Warehouse Bar & Kitchen
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Restaurant Waiter
O'Crab Cajun Seafood And Bar
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Restaurant Waiter
Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Restaurant Waiter
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Restaurant Waiter
Village Inn Pancake House
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Segundo High School
El Segundo, CA06.2006
No Degree - Massage Therapy
South Bay Massage College
Manhattan Beach, CA06.2006
Skills
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Cutting Techniques
- Food Presentation Talent
- Order Delivery Practices
- Cleaning and Organization
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Timely Food Delivery
- Portion and Cost Control
- Plates Presentation
- Station Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Proper Food Storage
- Garnishing and Plating
Timeline
Cook
The Warehouse Bar & Kitchen
07.2023 - Current
Restaurant Waiter
Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse
03.2021 - 08.2021
Restaurant Waiter
O'Crab Cajun Seafood And Bar
01.2020 - 06.2023
Restaurant Waiter
Village Inn Pancake House
07.2019 - 11.2019
Restaurant Waiter
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
03.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
El Segundo High School
No Degree - Massage Therapy
South Bay Massage College
Similar Profiles
John HarveyJohn Harvey
Chef De Cuisine at Buck Bar Bar Under cooper kitchenChef De Cuisine at Buck Bar Bar Under cooper kitchen
Zaynah KhanZaynah Khan
Lounge Server at Earls Kitchen + Bar Test KitchenLounge Server at Earls Kitchen + Bar Test Kitchen
Nirojan SugunathevanNirojan Sugunathevan
Retail Sales Associate at Kitchen WarehouseRetail Sales Associate at Kitchen Warehouse
Rylan CoacheRylan Coache
Personal Care Assistant at ChrysalisPersonal Care Assistant at Chrysalis
Aimee BartonAimee Barton
Manager at SUU Art Resource RoomManager at SUU Art Resource Room