Matthew Avila
Visalia,CA
Summary
My name is Matthew Avila I am 17 years old and have worked almost two years at a restaurant called Casa Grande where I was a dishwasher and was promoted to a line cook. I have also been in coaching for a little over a year coaching 6 different teams between soccer and t-ball. I personally really enjoy both working in groups and alone and am very good with communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Casa Grande Restaurant
Visalia, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
Soccer Coach Volunteer
Naz Church
Visalia, California
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Encouraged team spirit, sportsmanship, and teamwork among the athletes.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's progress on the field.
- Conducted pre-game warmups for teams before each match began.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
Dishwasher
Casa grande restaurant
Visalia, California
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Handled glassware, crystal, and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
- Observed safety regulations and used protective gear to clean knives and other sharp kitchen supplies.
- Transported clean dishes and supplies from kitchen to front of house staff for opening shift.
- Made/prepped salsa, cheese, chips (flour, corn)
- Managed dish area organization and cleanliness.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Diamanté High School
Visalia, CA10-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CASkills
- Plate presentation
- Training and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Professionalism and courtesy
- Community service
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Reading
- Workout
- Painting
- Shopping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Casa Grande Restaurant
08.2024 - Current
Dishwasher
Casa grande restaurant
06.2023 - 07.2024
Soccer Coach Volunteer
Naz Church
03.2023 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
El Diamanté High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
College of The Sequoias