Richard Ayala
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seriously professional well-versed in using problem-solving and organizational skills to coordinate shipping and receiving duties. Accustomed to successfully examining shipments and facilitating vendor resolutions with little oversight. Excellent document management and deadline monitoring skills. Also Hardworking team player knowledgeable about dining operations and beverage services. Always willing to go above and beyond to serve guests quickly and exceed expectations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Receiver
Boka Restaurant group
Chicago, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
- Organized products on shelves for easy access and inventory management.
- Maintained cleanliness in receiving area to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Cleaned and organized work areas, equipment, and storage facilities as needed.
- Assisted in unloading trucks and stocking shelves with received merchandise.
- Checked orders against invoices to ensure accuracy before releasing them from the warehouse.
- Tracked expiration dates on perishable items such as food items, medications, removing outdated products from circulation.
Server
Relish Catering Kitchen
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Managed table settings and cleanliness for optimal guest comfort.
- Supported team members during peak service hours to maintain efficiency.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
Pastry Assistant
Chicago Sweet Connection Bakery
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted in decorating cakes and pastries with icing and garnishes.
- Organized and maintained inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
- Cleaned and sanitized workstations, tools, and equipment daily.
- Supported team members during busy periods by coordinating tasks effectively.
- Followed recipes to create cake, cookies and products.
Education
Business
UPEC
09.2019 - 03.2023
Skills
- Order accuracy
- Inventory management
- Product inspection
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Strong hands
- Stamina and endurance
- Team player attitude
- Heavy lifting
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Food safety
- Menu knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Multi-tasking efficiency
- Memory retention
- Performance improvement
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Receiver
Boka Restaurant group
03.2025 - Current
Pastry Assistant
Chicago Sweet Connection Bakery
06.2024 - 08.2025
Server
Relish Catering Kitchen
05.2024 - Current
Business
UPEC
09.2019 - 03.2023