Jairo Antonio Riascos Mejia
Union City
Summary
Experienced with fundamental culinary techniques and kitchen safety protocols. Utilizes hands-on training to assist in meal preparation and maintain a clean working environment. Track record of effective teamwork and adaptability under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server - Cashier
Nopa Fish
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transition.
Server
Barrio Mexican Restaurant at Ghirardelli Square
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Trained and mentored new servers on menu knowledge and service standards.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments efficiently to minimize wait times.
Culinary Trainee
The Salvation Army Culinary Training Academy
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Mobile food truck program - weekly preparation of 500+ homemade international cuisine meals, stock and maintain food truck, high customer service care to residents in community at three separate locations.
- Emergency disaster service certified - trained to meet disaster needs large scale food preparation and distribution, communicate to the public about available resources, disaster clean up, set up relief stations, shelter tent distribution.
- Assisted in meal preparation and food safety practices within culinary training program
Sales Associate
Zara
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Education
Culinary
The Salvation Army Culinary Academy
04.2025
Skills
- Garnishing techniques
- Pastry preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Appetizer preparation
- Emergency disaster (EDS) certified
- California food handler certified 2025-2028
- ServSave manager certified (Pending completion course)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Efficient multitasking
Timeline
Culinary Trainee
The Salvation Army Culinary Training Academy
03.2025 - 04.2025
Server - Cashier
Nopa Fish
06.2023 - 10.2025
Server
Barrio Mexican Restaurant at Ghirardelli Square
08.2022 - 06.2025
Sales Associate
Zara
01.2021 - 06.2022
Culinary
The Salvation Army Culinary Academy