Joaquin Mena-Wenstrom
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic and reliable busboy with a strong background at SuperMegaBien, excelling in sanitation and teamwork. Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly clearing tables and assisting servers during peak hours. Adaptable in fast-paced environments, consistently maintaining cleanliness and supporting a positive dining experience through effective communication and collaboration. As well as offering keen interest in culinary arts and willingness to learn and grow in professional kitchen. Contributes strong foundation in food safety and sanitation, along with basic knife skills. Ready to use and develop food preparation and kitchen organization abilities in any cooking role. I also have an energetic and adaptable with passion for culinary arts and keen eye for detail. Understanding of food safety standards and adept at ingredient preparation, bringing knife skills and basic cooking techniques. Committed to creating high-quality dishes and contributing to positive kitchen environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Pantry Cook
Work and Class Englewood
Englewood, CO
05.2026 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to execute efficient meal preparation.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure compliance with health standards.
Busboy
SuperMegaBien
Denver, CO
05.2025 - Current
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Followed proper sanitation guidelines when handling utensils, dishes, glassware, and linens to ensure guest safety and satisfaction.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
- Supported servers with additional tasks such as refilling drinks, taking orders, or bringing out food when needed.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
- Developed a strong understanding of restaurant layout and table numbers, enabling swift navigation and accurate delivery of items to the correct tables.
- Collaborated with host/hostess team to ensure accurate table availability information was communicated between front-of-house teams.
- Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins, and cleaning spills.
- Improved customer experience by promptly clearing and cleaning tables after guest departure.
- Enhanced teamwork among staff members through effective communication and collaboration during busy shifts.
Dishwasher
SuperMegaBien
Denver, CO
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted kitchen staff by maintaining a steady supply of clean dishes and utensils.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline dishwashing processes for efficiency.
- Maintained organized workstations, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies and communicated needs to management.
Education
No Degree -
Jefferson Academy Secondary
Broomfield, CO05-2028
Skills
- Proper sanitation
- Stress tolerance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Fast paced environment adaptability
- Polite demeanor
- Reliability and punctuality
- Strong teamwork
- Floor sweeping
- Sanitation
- Adherence to uniform standards
Timeline
Pantry Cook
Work and Class Englewood
05.2026 - Current
Busboy
SuperMegaBien
05.2025 - Current
Dishwasher
SuperMegaBien
05.2025 - 03.2026
No Degree -
Jefferson Academy Secondary