Melissa Avila
Anaheim
Summary
Graduated from Southern California Bartending School in Jan. 2026 so I know a bit about making alcoholic beverages and serving them accurately, as well as laws surrounding alcohol serving and consumption so now I'm ready to apply that knowledge to the real thing and move up from my position as a cashier in order to explore more job options. I am RBS certified and my Food Handler's is up to date and since I have around 5 years of cashier and restaurant experience, I am very used to the customer service experience and dealing with long lines and orders, working with others, serving food and other drinks, accurately handling money behind the register, and cleaning and maintaining the area when needed. I also speak Spanish. I hope you consider me as an appropriate candidate because I really want bartending experience; we all gotta start somewhere!
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier
Paul's Place
Anaheim, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Took orders and managed the cash register so I'm pretty used to using one and ringing up guests accurately with both cash and card.
- Dealt with very long lines and orders.
- Answered customer questions regarding food and products.
- Cleaned the kitchen and dining area when required; worked opening and closing shifts.
- Gave out food when the orders were ready and provided customers with necessary utensils.
- ~3 years.
- Made and served tea and coffee.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Anaheim, CA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Took orders and rang up guests with both cash and card.
- Made and served coffee, oatmeal, and drinks.
- Dealt with long orders and lines.
- I worked opening shift so I stocked up supplies before the place was publicly opened.
- Packaged food items.
- Maintained a clean work station.
- Took orders from the drive thru.
Cashier
Sabrosada
Fountain Valley, CA
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Took orders and rang up customers with both cash and card.
- Cleaned kitchen and dining areas.
- Served orders when they were ready.
- Took orders in drive thru.
- Worked closing shifts so had to properly clean and store food and equipment.
- 2~ years.
Trolley Steward
City Of Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Tour guide of sorts; rode with trolley drivers and explained the places and events of Laguna Beach.
- Answered questions of tourists and provided map guides.
- Assisted travelers on the right trolleys and helped the elderly and disabled when needed.
- Promoted local events.
Education
Administration of Justice
Cypress College
Cypress, CA05-2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Very accurate with cash/money handling since I have many years of experience behind the register
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Used to dealing with problematic behaviors from guests
- Used to working in food environments and preparing food/drinks
- Good with communication and teamwork with chefs and other co-workers
- Food Handler's up to date and RBS Certified; graduated from Southern California Bartending School
Certification
- Certified Graduate from Southern California Bartending School (Jan. 2026)
- RBS Certified
- Food Handler's Certified
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Cashier
Paul's Place
04.2023 - Current
Crew Member
McDonald's
01.2022 - 04.2022
Cashier
Sabrosada
06.2020 - 02.2022
Trolley Steward
City Of Laguna Beach
06.2018 - 08.2020
Administration of Justice
Cypress College