Isaac Niavez
cook
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, honed at Bone Daddy's House Of Smoke. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and efficiency in fast-paced environments while training new staff. Skilled in cleaning and sanitizing, ensuring compliance with health standards, and enhancing team productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dishwasher/Cook
Bombshells Restaurant And Bar
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated dishwashing equipment efficiently to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Assisted kitchen staff by promptly cleaning and organizing dishes and utensils.
- Implemented best practices for sanitation and safety in work areas.
- Supported food preparation efforts by ensuring timely availability of clean wares.
- Set up the kitchen and the expo area for the day.
- Clean the back patio make sure all boxes are broken down and thrown in dumpster. Scrub dumpster pad.
Janitor
Dave and Buster
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in designated areas.
- Operated cleaning equipment including floor buffers and vacuums efficiently.
- Restocked supplies and ensured availability of cleaning materials.
- Reported maintenance issues to management for timely resolution.
- Clean game room/dining area/ kitchen.
- Sweep up trash and get a lot check in parking lot.
Cook
Qdoba Eats
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals according to standardized recipes and customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to food safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages
- I preped in the morning rice and the hot box for the line.
- I cooked chicken and steak for the line.
- Cut chicken and steak in to cube pieces and stored and labeled what was left from line into hot box.
- Shut down the kitchen wipe everything down clean the grill scrub floors clean back wall.
- Clean all the dishes from the day.
Server/bartender/cook/host
Fast Eddies Restaurant
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently while ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely meal delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
Barback
Savage Tavern
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted bartenders in maintaining cleanliness and organization of bar area.
- Stocked and replenished inventory to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline drink preparation processes.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and ingredients to support customer inquiries.
- on truck days i would rotate and restock the beer cooler as well as liquor cabinet.
- Change out kegs and restock beer fridge and wells before the bartender had to ask.
- Make drink orders take orders.
- Shut down the bar clean all tables clean the bathrooms sweep and mop take out all trash make sure everything on the closing list was done every night.
Valet Attendant
the Overton Hotel
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed vehicle parking and retrieval, ensuring timely service for guests.
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing guest experiences during arrivals and departures.
- Coordinated with front desk staff to streamline check-in/check-out processes.
- Trained new valet attendants on best practices and operational procedures.
Utilities/Cook/Dishwasher/Expo/Custodial Busser
Bone Daddy's House Of Smoke
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared and assembled food items according to standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to maintain high food quality and consistency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of ingredients to minimize waste.
- Buss tables clean and organize the restaurant dinning and bathroom area.
- Help wash dishes.
- Shut down the dinning area at the end of the night including the bar.
- Shut down the dish pit.
- When doing expo i would make sure food got out fast and to the right tables.
- Prep for the day what was needed on the expo line.
Fry Cook/ Line Cook
Cheddars Stratch Kitchen
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated deep fryers and grills to prepare high-quality food items efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards during food preparation and service.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and equipment usage.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
Fry Cook/Cashier Team Lead
Raising Cane's Restaurants
01.2014 - 02.2019
- Prepared high-quality food items following standardized recipes and procedures.
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure a clean, organized workspace.
- Trained new team members on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory levels and assisted with stock rotation to minimize waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frenship High School
Lubbock, TX05-2013
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Accomplishments
I have lead the kitchen before at raising canes for 5 years i do well at delegating. where i leaned how to lead by example by staying on task keeping my area clean serving quality food and having a great attitude.
Certification
tabc certified. serve safe. food handles certificate.
Timeline
Dishwasher/Cook
Bombshells Restaurant And Bar
07.2025 - 10.2025
Janitor
Dave and Buster
06.2025 - 09.2025
Cook
Qdoba Eats
01.2023 - 02.2024
Server/bartender/cook/host
Fast Eddies Restaurant
06.2022 - 10.2022
Valet Attendant
the Overton Hotel
05.2021 - 10.2021
Barback
Savage Tavern
03.2021 - 03.2022
Utilities/Cook/Dishwasher/Expo/Custodial Busser
Bone Daddy's House Of Smoke
09.2020 - 02.2021
Fry Cook/ Line Cook
Cheddars Stratch Kitchen
02.2019 - 03.2020
Fry Cook/Cashier Team Lead
Raising Cane's Restaurants
01.2014 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Frenship High School