Javian Arce
Palmetto,FL
Summary
Proven to excel in fast-paced environments, I leveraged my strong work ethic and food safety knowledge at Detwhilrs Farmers Market to enhance customer satisfaction and uphold sanitation standards. My adeptness in food preparation and customer service, coupled with a commitment to cleanliness, significantly contributed to the team's success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli
Detwhilrs Farmers Market
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional deli product recommendations and personalized service.
- Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
- Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Provided training and mentorship to new hires, fostering strong teamwork within the deli department.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Bakery Worker
Detwhilrs Farmers Market
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Used utensils and equipment to portion, wrap and display bakery items.
- Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to assist in baking process.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
- Ensured consistent quality by adhering to strict food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines throughout all stages of production.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
- Prepared fresh baked goods daily, ensuring consistent high-quality products for customers.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels and promptly replenishing supplies as needed.
- Helped train new employees on proper baking techniques, equipment usage, and customer service best practices.
Cook's Assistant
Alvarez Family Mexican Restaurant
04.2018 - 11.2024
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Prepped ingredients using blenders, mixers and slicers to achieve recipe requirements.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School
Palmetto, FL05.2024
Skills
- Stocking shelves
- Sanitation procedures
- Food safety compliance
- Product rotation
- Display design
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Honesty and integrity
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Loading and unloading
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Food safety
- Food preparations
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment safety
- Food preparation
- Flexible schedule
Timeline
Deli
Detwhilrs Farmers Market
03.2024 - 11.2024
Bakery Worker
Detwhilrs Farmers Market
11.2022 - 11.2024
Cook's Assistant
Alvarez Family Mexican Restaurant
04.2018 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School