Nicolas Alonzo
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Grill cook with experience grilling in different restaurant experience and a proven track record in new hire training and team development. Expert in planning and coordination, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency while enhancing team performance. Bilingual in Spanish, excelling in public speaking and creative problem solving to drive operational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grill Cook
Chipotle
10.2025 - Current
- Grilled and assembled menu items according to Chipotle's food safety standards
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grill station to ensure efficient workflow
- Collaborated with team members to manage high-volume cooking during peak hours
- Trained new staff on grilling techniques and food preparation protocols
- Monitor food levels to stay ahead of customer demand and avoid waste
- Maintain quality under pressure during peak hours
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QSR Associate
Universal Horrors Unleashed
09.2025 - Current
- Check team memberand guest meals to ensure quality and order accuracy
- Ring up orders accurately and quickly while adding team member and guest modifcations
- Communicate with chefs of any modifactions to meals
- Maintain a clean work environment
- Maintaining stock of items during slow moments to be prepared for the next rush
NSO Cross Trainer
Shake Shack
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Coordinate with managers and other NSO trainers to assist in setup of the restaurant before opening
- Lead the development multiple groups of new team members with varying experience on multiple stations and teaching safety standards
- Coach team members during simulated rush hours before restaurant opening
- Recognize and assist development of team members into trainers and cross trainers for that location
Cross Trainer
Shake Shack
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Effectively train multiple new or current team members on a station throughout multiple rushes
- Managed kitchen during rushes and catering orders to ensure safety, accuracy, and speed
- Fluidly transition from one station to another as needed while ensuring the station is stocked and cleaned for next team member
- Communicating order adjustments with team to ensure accuracy and guest satisfaction
Trainer
Shake Shack
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Communicate with team to ensure orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Ensuring food meets safety standards by following FIFO, maintaining a clean and stocked work station even during rush hours, and taking the temperature of food frequently
- Knowledge and ability to work different stations such as fry, grill, and bun
- Trained new team members on Shack Standards and how to effectively operate a station by themselves
- Explaining the how and why of different procedures and equipment
- Teaching current team members on new procedures or new menu items
Grill Cook
Chipotle
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Trained new employees on procedures and guidelines
- Operated register and gave correct change
- Worked in a clean and fast paced manner
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
- Operated the grill and cooked the items on the menu/seasonal promotions
- Learned essential food service skills such as the preparation of food, effective time management skills, a positive workplace attitude and efficient methods of handling miscellaneous secondary tasks
Education
No Degree - Animation
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA04-2026
Skills
- New hire training
- Planning and coordination
- Public speaking
- Creative problem solving
- Train-the-trainer
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Nevada Food Handler Card, Southern Nevada Health District - Expires : 1/26/2027
- Nevada Alcohol Card, Ace Bartending Acacdemy, Expires : 10/28/2029
- Las Vegas Sheriff Work Card, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Expires : 11/06/2030
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Grill Cook
Chipotle
10.2025 - Current
QSR Associate
Universal Horrors Unleashed
09.2025 - Current
NSO Cross Trainer
Shake Shack
02.2025 - 09.2025
Cross Trainer
Shake Shack
01.2024 - 02.2025
Trainer
Shake Shack
12.2022 - 01.2024
Grill Cook
Chipotle
09.2021 - 09.2022
No Degree - Animation
Mt. San Antonio College