Vicente Estrada
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
Versatile kitchen and warehouse professional with experience in fast-paced environments. Known for a strong work ethic, effective team collaboration, and adherence to sanitation protocols. Ready to leverage expertise in food preparation and inventory management to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Mount Prospect, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared food items according to standardized recipes and safety protocols.
- Prepared food items according to standardized recipes and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management,
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including fryers and grills.
- Adapted quickly to changing tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices for food preparation.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates and rotating stock
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Efficient in any task and situation
- Successfully kept up with 5k sale hours
Warehouse Associate
Northwest Electrical Supply
Mount Prospect, IL
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move materials throughout warehouse.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments to ensure accuracy .
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Assisted in organizing storage areas for optimal space utilization and accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily shipping and receiving goals.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Performed inventory maintenance, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 90 pounds.
Restaurant Server
Marthas
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance dining experiences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, demonstrating strong multitasking and time management skills.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu knowledge and service standards to maintain quality.
- Resolved guest complaints quickly and efficiently, ensuring satisfaction and maintaining positive restaurant reputation.
- Implemented upselling techniques to increase sales of daily specials.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Increased sales with great customer service, improving rate of returning customers.
- Managed approximately 45 calls a day, along with efficient payment processing
Education
High School Diploma -
Prospect HS
Mount Prospect, IL06-2025
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Allergen awareness
- Knife handling skills
- Food storage practices
- Portion control
- Food presentation talent
- Sanitation and safety
- Customer service
- Punctual and reliable
- Team collaboration
- Dedicated work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Trash removal
- Stock rotation
- Waste reduction
- Commercial dishwashers
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Team Member
Chick-fil-A
06.2025 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Northwest Electrical Supply
11.2022 - 06.2023
Restaurant Server
Marthas
07.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Prospect HS