Nicholas Tamayo
Avondale,AZ
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Nishikawa Ramen
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
- Trained new servers on restaurant procedures and service standards.
- Organized kitchen workflow to enhance productivity during peak hours.
- Implemented health regulations to ensure a safe cooking environment.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, and sanitation guidelines.
Server
Ramen Kagawa
Phoenix, AZ
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Preparing the dining area by placing napkins, service plates, and cutlery on tables.
- Adhering to sanitation standards to keep their guests safe.
- Helping guests choose food and beverages offered by the restaurant.
- Staying updated on the current menu and advising guests accordingly.
- Welcoming guests into the dining area and helping them to their tables.
- Identifying customers' unique dietary needs and other special orders.
- Delivering high-level customer service
Line Cook
First Watch
Avondale, Arizona
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
- Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables or preparing sauces).
- Prepare menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
Line Cook/dishwasher/Server
Freshly Laid
Scottsdale, AZ
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
- Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables or preparing sauces).
- Prepare menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
- Clean up the station, and take care of the leftover food.
- Ensure that food is served simultaneously, in high quality, and promptly.
- Maintains a clean kitchen, properly washes and sorts soiled dishes, and preps foods as needed.
- Keep the dish area free of clutter and clean.
- Properly washes, stacks, and stores china, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.
- Adhered to sanitation and safety policies.
- Assisted with guest service.
Line Cook/Dishwasher/food runner
Ramen Kagawa
Phoenix, AZ
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Preparing the dining area by placing napkins, service plates, and cutlery on tables.
- Adhering to sanitation standards to keep their guests safe.
Department Manager
McDonald's
Phoenix, AZ
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Managed up to 15 employees on a shift in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Handled cash deposits and EBT sales.
- Managed the kitchen department, including ordering, inventory, waste reduction, food safety program, and new product implementation.
- Ensured customer satisfaction.
Lead Line Cook
Low Key
Airzona
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
- Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables or preparing sauces).
- Prepare menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
Crew Member and Cashier
McDonald's
Las Vegas, NV
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked as crew member on both customer service and grill area
Education
High School Graduate - General Studies
Centennial High School
Las Vegas, NV06.2017
Skills
- Shift supervisor
- Team member
- Food service
- Line cook
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Restaurant management
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Quality control
Certification
ServSafe Certified, expires 2029
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Nishikawa Ramen
11.2023 - Current
Server
Ramen Kagawa
12.2022 - 03.2024
Line Cook
First Watch
08.2022 - 03.2023
Line Cook/dishwasher/Server
Freshly Laid
02.2022 - 08.2022
Line Cook/Dishwasher/food runner
Ramen Kagawa
09.2021 - 02.2022
Lead Line Cook
Low Key
02.2019 - 03.2020
Department Manager
McDonald's
07.2017 - 08.2021
Crew Member and Cashier
McDonald's
01.2015 - 06.2017
High School Graduate - General Studies
Centennial High School