Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier/cook
Pizza Planet
Selma, California
07.2022 - 11.2022
Processed customer orders accurately at busy service counter.
Prepared pizzas and menu items by following established recipes and quality standards.
Handled cash transactions and balanced register at end of shifts.
Answered customer questions and resolved issues quickly.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Server/buzzer
Valentino's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
Reedley, California
04.2023 - 03.2024
Seating customers at tables, taking their drinks and orders, and cleanup and bussing tables.
I also learned how to communicate with the customers in order to build trust and be able to recommend food and other things on the menu.
We would have to move fast since there were only one to two waiters a night for a whole restaurant while making sure everyone is comfortable.
Assisted kitchen staff with food preparation and plating as needed.
Handled cash transactions and operated the point-of-sale system reliably.
Restaurant Waiter
Rosalinda's Fine Mexican Cuisine
Selma, CA
04.2024 - Current
Provided attentive service to guests in a busy dining environment.
Assisted with menu selections and answered questions about dishes.
Coordinated food and beverage orders with kitchen staff for timely delivery.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
Processed customer payments efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies and checking equipment for proper functioning at the start of shifts.
Supported other wait staff members when needed during peak times; assisted with taking orders from large groups.
Delivered food to tables in a timely manner while ensuring correct temperatures were maintained.
JV tennis coach
Selma High School
Selma, CA
07.2026 - Current
Designed and implemented training programs for student athletes.
Organized daily practice sessions to enhance skills and teamwork.
Assisted in the planning of competitive match schedules for the team.
Evaluated player performance to provide constructive feedback and support.
Coordinated with parents and school staff to promote tennis events.
Education
High school diploma -
Selma High School
Selma, CA
06-2023
Skills
Level headed thinking
Information absorption
Adaptability
Fast calculations
Customer service
Food safety standards
Menu knowledge
Team collaboration
Communication skills
Fast-paced environment
Cash handling
Problem solving
Service quality
Food hygiene
Upselling techniques
Volunteer Experience
Participated in a number of volunteer work for agriculture classes, Prepared meetings and tended to animals, Set up tables and chairs for meetings, Prepared games and food for events, Fed animals, gave them water, performed basic health checks, and documented observations
Leadership Experience
Varsity Tennis, 08/19, 06/23, Captain, Used sport to help with teamwork skills and leadership
Skills USA, 08/22, 06/23, Competed in competitions and improved communication and cooperation skills