Isaac Zendejas
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Commis Chef with over 5 years of experience in high-end restaurant settings, showcasing exceptional stamina, passion, and versatility. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while collaborating effectively within a busy team to tackle diverse culinary tasks. Strong commitment to maintaining safety standards and efficiently completing work orders, along with a track record of delivering outstanding customer service as a Drive-Thru Cashier. Known for managing multiple responsibilities seamlessly while ensuring a friendly and efficient dining experience for all customers.
Overview
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Work History
Food and Beverage Ambasator
Sea World
2024 - 2025
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Maintained stock levels of cups, lids, straws, and condiments throughout shift.
- Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide prompt, smooth and excellent service.
- Communicated with kitchen staff and waiters to provide accurate, timely information regarding orders and minimize delays.
- Provided guests with information about menu items, specials and promotions to provide quality service.
- Greeted and seated guests to provide friendly and welcoming experience.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized restaurant to comply with hygiene and health regulations.
Food Preparation Worker
Big Ben
2022 - 2023
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
Cleaning Supervisor
Landry Mat
2021 - 2022
- Cleaned machines, dusted, swept, moped.
- Maintained safety practices at all times to protect personnel and laundry loads.
- Assisted with unloading and loading customer laundry items.
- Performed routine maintenance and cleaning of machines for adherence to sanitary regulations.
- Helped customers with choosing appropriate cleaning cycles and techniques.
- Delivered superior customer service by responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Cleaned machine filters and lubricated equipment.
Deli Clerk
Albertsons Deli
2020 - 2021
- Cut meats and cheeses, used scales, swept, moped, prepped food.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Drive-Thru Cashier
Raising Canes
2019 - 2020
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Understood restaurant menu, limited-time offers and promotions to answer guest questions.
- Demonstrated outgoing and friendly behavior and positive attitude and interacted well with staff and customers.
- Took orders at drive-thru or front counter and accurately processed payments to provide guests with great service.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
Drive-Thru Cashier
Jack in the Box
2018 - 2019
- Organized food products, swept outside, cleaned the ice cream machine.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Prep Chef
Carnival Supermarket
2017 - 2018
- Prepped food, cooked meats, deep fried, swept.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mercy Highschool
Skills
- Invoicing
- Supply coordination
- Workload prioritization
- Quality assurance
- Chemical handling
- Health and safety
- Waste management
- Cleaning practices
- Department coordination
- Task assignment
- Regulatory compliance
- Folding clean laundry
- Cleaning bathrooms
Certification
- Licensed Food handler card
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food and Beverage Ambasator
Sea World
2024 - 2025
Food Preparation Worker
Big Ben
2022 - 2023
Cleaning Supervisor
Landry Mat
2021 - 2022
Deli Clerk
Albertsons Deli
2020 - 2021
Drive-Thru Cashier
Raising Canes
2019 - 2020
Drive-Thru Cashier
Jack in the Box
2018 - 2019
Prep Chef
Carnival Supermarket
2017 - 2018
High School Diploma -
Mercy Highschool