Yarelis Cortes
Davenport
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with several years of related experience.
Engaging Sales Associate committed to providing outstanding customer service and maximizing sales. Focused on team support and customer relationship building. Persuasive and friendly individual poised to consistently exceed performance standards and sales targets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Fiesta Inc.
Kissimmee
05.2021 - Current
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
Security Officer
CSSI Inc.
Kissimmee
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
Overnight Stocker
Dollar Tree
Kissimmee
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Utilized hand truck to transport large quantities of merchandise between departments or areas within the store.
- Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
Allentown
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
Crew Member
Yoccos Inc.
Allentown
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Stocked shelves and cases with new or transferred items.
- Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
Allentown06-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PASkills
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Sanitation practices
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Stress management
- Task prioritization
- Customer service
- Point of sale
- Data entry
- Cash handling
- Basic mathematics
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Security Officer
CSSI Inc.
12.2022 - 10.2024
Cook
Fiesta Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Overnight Stocker
Dollar Tree
06.2020 - 05.2021
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
08.2019 - 04.2020
Crew Member
Yoccos Inc.
02.2016 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Lehigh Carbon Community College