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Romequez Chavez

Charlottesville,VA

Summary

Diligent food service offering over ten years of food handling experience combined with focus on quality service. Background managing ingredient preparation and kitchen organization. Dedicated to building loyal customer base by providing exceptional, consistent service.

Skilled Deli Clerk with eight years of experience. Expert at using computerized register and payment systems. Familiar with large range of food types, food safety protocols and party tray arrangements.

Friendly people person with proven strengths in cross-selling and customer service. Reliable individual with pleasant demeanor and terrific work ethic.

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Deli Associate

Food Lion
Charlottesville, VA
03.2019 - Current
  • Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
  • Maintained work areas to reduce potential for illness or injury.
  • Stayed calm and professional in situations and resolved conflicts to customer satisfaction.
  • Answered telephone inquiries about available menu items, products and services and delivered appropriate information so customers could make valid choices.
  • Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
  • Ensured that all fried foods were cooked at the correct temperature levels.
  • Restocked ingredients and supplies needed for daily operations.
  • Checked expiration dates of ingredients used in order to maintain freshness.
  • Utilized appropriate personal protective equipment when working around hot oil.
  • Inspected cooked products for quality assurance before plating or serving.
  • Used food thermometer to verify cooking of food items to proper temperature.

Team Member

Taco Bell
Charlottesville, VA
04.2017 - 03.2019
  • Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
  • Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
  • Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked.
  • Completed skilled finishing work with excellent process knowledge and advanced manual dexterity.
  • Unloaded trucks, moved containers to staging area and determined correct storage locations.
  • Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
  • Completed additional learning opportunities to advance knowledge and move into senior team member position.
  • Inspected production equipment, troubleshot problems and completed minor repairs to maintain functionality.
  • Moved supplies and finished products by operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
  • Used proper safety procedures to load and unload materials and components.

Associate

Walmart
Charlottesville, VA
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Organized backroom areas to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise and ensured product displays were neat and orderly.
  • Helped customers locate items within the store using the inventory system.
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
  • Loaded outgoing freight onto trailers in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Identified potential hazards while working around machinery and equipment.
  • Utilized material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments and placed items onto designated pallets or shelves.
  • Operated scanning devices to track merchandise throughout the facility.
  • Followed all safety regulations when handling heavy materials.
  • Stacked and strapped merchandise on pallets to ensure safe transport.

Education

High School Diploma -

Charlottesville High School
Charlottesville, VA
06.2011

Skills

  • Inventory rotation
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Equipment use
  • Preparing food items
  • Safe food handling
  • Sales expertise
  • Sanitation and safety standards
  • Product Knowledge
  • Machine Safety
  • Upselling
  • Food Services
  • Stocking of food cases
  • Work area maintenance
  • Effective customer communication
  • Food service standards
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Concise time management
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Cooking procedures
  • Order taking
  • Schedule management
  • Kitchen cleanliness and organization
  • Food and beverage preparation
  • Food handling and sanitization
  • Menu item familiarity
  • Phone orders
  • Guest inquiries

Timeline

Deli Associate

Food Lion
03.2019 - Current

Team Member

Taco Bell
04.2017 - 03.2019

Associate

Walmart
08.2015 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Charlottesville High School