Jesus Leyva
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Responsible professional with several years of experience in fast-paced service settings. Systematic about taking accurate orders, keeping customers happy and supporting team success. Quickly clears and resets tables, restocks supplies and cleans up spills.
Self-motivated and dependable professional offering many years of restaurant industry experience. Proficient in assisting guests with reservations, takeout orders, and general inquiries. Career history achieving high performance with minimal supervision.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
|Waiter/Restaurant Busser
Kikos Mexican Food
Sacramento
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered food from kitchen, fulfilling additional requests to maximize guest satisfaction.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
Kitchen Prep Cook
La Terrazza Restaurant
Sacramento
03.2019 - 11.2024
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Stocked service stations with food items such as condiments, salads, desserts, and beverages.
- Monitored stock levels and reported low supply situations.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
Parking Enforcement Officer
City of Sacramento
Sacramento
03.1985 - 07.2018
- Provided assistance to stranded motorists when necessary.
- Initiated contact with tow truck operators when appropriate.
- Patrolled premises regularly to maintain safety of employees and visitors.
- Checked assigned areas for missing or damaged property.
- Patrolled parking areas and monitored car safety to prevent theft and damage.
- Monitored parking lots for unauthorized vehicles or suspicious activity.
- Investigated accidents involving parked vehicles for insurance purposes.
- Educated the public on parking rules and regulations.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining enforcement activities, findings, and recommendations.
- Directed drivers to proper parking areas and enforced special parking restrictions.
- Conducted investigations of complaints regarding parking violations.
- Placed warning notices on windshields of illegally parked vehicles.
- Maintained records of all ticketing activities, including vehicle identification numbers.
- Managed inventory of citation books, badges, radios, keys.
- Patrolled assigned areas to identify illegally parked vehicles and issued citations.
- Enforced handicapped parking regulations in designated areas.
- Collected fees from pay stations as required by law.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sacramento High School
Sacramento05-1973
Skills
- High volume dining
- Food inspection
- Food spoilage prevention
- Menu item recommendation
- Time management
- Meal recommendations
- Decision-making
- Check payment processing
- Strong multitasking
- Serving expertise
- Relationship management
- Calm demeanor
- Bar terminology
- Food and beverage pairings
- Order taking
- Cleanliness
- Food preparation knowledge
- Plate presentation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
|Waiter/Restaurant Busser
Kikos Mexican Food
11.2024 - 01.2025
Kitchen Prep Cook
La Terrazza Restaurant
03.2019 - 11.2024
Parking Enforcement Officer
City of Sacramento
03.1985 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Sacramento High School
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