Santos Gomez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Bon Appetite, enhancing salad bar efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in salad bar maintenance and workflow optimization, I excel in fast-paced environments. My strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail ensure high-quality service and a positive dining experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Salad Bar
Bon Appetite
San Jose, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Offered suggestions for improving workflow processes leading to reduced wait times at the salad bar counter.
- Prepared items for salad bar and cold food areas, restocked ice and checked item temperatures.
- Prepared salad bar buffet items and filled containers with assortment of vegetables, fruits, condiments and garnishes.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently restock the salad bar during peak hours, ensuring a positive customer experience.
Prep Cook
Pokeworks
San Jose, CA
06.2019 - 02.2025
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by preparing ingredients ahead of busy shifts.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Sandwich Maker,
River Cafe
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Kept workstations well-organized and sanitized throughout shifts, promoting cleanliness and reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Interpreted food order slips per shift to prepare food according to customer orders.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in better overall performance during peak hours.
- Streamlined sandwich assembly process for increased efficiency and improved service times.
- Supported fellow employees through effective communication and teamwork during busy periods or staff shortages.
Server
Hillsboro Club
Hillsboro, Florida
10.2008 - 11.2015
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Education
CBTIS-52
Zamora, Mich. MexicoSkills
- Salad bar
- Salad bar and buffet maintenance
- Salad bar maintenance
- Bar restocking
Timeline
Salad Bar
Bon Appetite
05.2025 - Current
Prep Cook
Pokeworks
06.2019 - 02.2025
Sandwich Maker,
River Cafe
06.2016 - 05.2019
Server
Hillsboro Club
10.2008 - 11.2015
CBTIS-52