Kennedy Urquijo
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Experienced server in the food industry, being able to provide each and every customer with a great dining experience. I have the capability to handle good time management and to work in a fast paced environment. Maintaining good communication with other servers/hosts to make sure the work environment runs smoothly. I am also a dancer and performer here in Arizona experience that goes back 12 years, but I have been teaching for 4 years.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Choreographer
Fadama
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2021 - Current
- Teaching younger students how to dance
- Adjusting choreography according to dancer's strengths and weaknesses.
- Communicated regularly with clients regarding expectations, scheduling issues and budget concerns.
- Trained large groups of amateur dancers in preparation for special events.
- Performed demonstrations as needed so students could better understand complex sequences.
- Created detailed choreography for a variety of dance styles, including jazz, modern, hip-hop and ballet.
Prep Cook
Cava Grill
Scottsdale, Arizona
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
- Premade all of the food before the restaurant opened within a short span of time
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
Server
Osaka p83
Peoria, AZ
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Provide customers with split or collective checks
- Made sure orders were taken in a proper way and food/drinks were out on time
Team Member
Fired Pie
Glendale, AZ
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Pizza prep and taking orders at the window
- Ability to cashier and handle transactions for customers
- Preparing food to place at the window for food orders
- Helping and rotating roles in the restaurant to ensure the knowledge of what is being done at all times
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Peoria, AZ05.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZSkills
- Being able to provide excellent customer service and making sure everyone leaves the restaurant satisfied
- Making sure the menu is memorized and knowing what the customers are ordering
- Lots of energy to create a positive work environment
- Willing to help others with orders and keeping everything on track
- Transactions and Cash Handling
Timeline
Prep Cook
Cava Grill
07.2023 - 01.2025
Dance Choreographer
Fadama
08.2021 - Current
Server
Osaka p83
05.2021 - 12.2021
Team Member
Fired Pie
10.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College