Raul Zaragoza
Marietta
Summary
I am a dynamic professional ready to do what it takes to get the job done. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Termite Inspector
Arrow Exterminators, Inc
03.2025 - Current
- Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation, and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
- Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.
- Inspected commercial and residential buildings and structures for pest issues.
- Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation.
- Responded to customer inquiries and complaints regarding pest control services and solutions.
- Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
Cook / Server
Merrill Gardens
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Catering Kitchen Prep Cook
Goldbergs Group
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Restaurant Manager
Chipotle Grill
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Cobb High School
Marietta, GASkills
- Communicative and articulate
- Conflict mediation
- Customer engagement
- Customer-oriented
- Adaptable
- Organization and prioritization
- Bilingual Spanish/English
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Termite Inspector
Arrow Exterminators, Inc
03.2025 - Current
Cook / Server
Merrill Gardens
11.2023 - 03.2025
Catering Kitchen Prep Cook
Goldbergs Group
01.2022 - 11.2023
Restaurant Manager
Chipotle Grill
02.2018 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
South Cobb High School