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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Justin Acosta

Los Osos

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Rose's Bar & Grill, excelling in customer service and food safety. A proven team player, I consistently enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining a clean environment and effectively collaborating with staff. Skilled in high-quality food preparation, I thrive in fast-paced settings, ensuring operational efficiency and positive dining experiences.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Table Busser

Rose's Bar & Grill
07.2012 - 08.2015
  • Bussed tables, cleared, cleaned and set tables quickly to facilitate table turns during high volume periods, supplying customer with drinks, order menu's and utensil's.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed empty dish's to maintain fresh and clean customer areas for a positive experience.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Assisted servers in delivering condiments and providing information of customer experience, cleaned and set up tables before opening.

Baker

Carlock's Bakery
07.2014 - 05.2018
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers. Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule
  • Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes, cleaning pans and all utensil's for baking.
  • Frosted Muffins, Made Frosting's, Muffins, Breads, Cookies, Pastry, Danish, mixed dough, scaled breads and preformed all baking duties and cleaning procedures.
  • Developed creative seasonal recipes, attracting new customers and increasing bakery sales. Maintained good reputation for quality by consistently producing high-standard baked goods.


Table Busser

Blue Sky Bistro
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Bussed tables, cleared, cleaned and set tables quickly to facilitate table turns during high volume periods, supplying customer with drinks, order menu's and utensil's.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed empty dish's to maintain fresh and clean customer areas for a positive experience.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Assisted servers in delivering condiments and providing information of customer experience, cleaned and set up tables before opening.


Cook's Assistant

Blue Moon Over Avila
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Managed time efficiently when completing multiple tasks, ensuring smooth flow of kitchen operations during busy service periods.
  • Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients, Chopped ingredients and garnishes for desserts
  • Assisted with for new kitchen staff members who were instrumental in furthering the success of the business.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines. Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations. Cleaned and prepared equipment, pots, pans, knifes, etc.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods. I would restock and inform the chef of food supply's when stock is getting low each day before we opened for business.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving. Crafted Exotic Desserts, Appetizers, etc and helped the chef prepare entrees.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.

Cook's Assistant

Pig Iron Bar BBQ
08.2021 - 11.2021


  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines. Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations. Cleaned and prepared equipment, pots, pans, knifes, etc.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods. I would restock and inform the chef of food supply's when stock is getting low each day before we opened for business.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving. Crafted Exotic Desserts, Appetizers, etc and helped the chef prepare entrees.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.

Barista

Starbucks Albertsons
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, offering menu recommendations, and ensuring a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Craft and serve a variety of coffee beverages, including espresso, Lattes, cappuccinos, and specialty drinks, following the franchise's recipes and quality standards.
  • Safely and proficiently use coffee machines, grinders and blenders.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through very effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, so we could produce the best customer service and sales.

Baker

Cookie Crumbl
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers. Managed Inventory, labor and operations of baked products.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect customers and staff.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens, mixers, scales etc.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Education

Associate of Arts - LA Arts & Humanity

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
12-2026

GED -

Family Partnerships Charter School
San Luis Obispo, CA
06-2016

Skills

  • Team player
  • Customer service
  • Active listener
  • Food safety and sanitation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 14 person table solo through effectively helping with server.
  • Collaborated with head chef to prepare 64 desserts for customers solo in one day.
  • Achieved cooking job's by collaborating with several head chef's for wedding's.

Certification

  • Licensed Food Handler- 2012-2025

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Baker

Cookie Crumbl
05.2023 - 08.2023

Barista

Starbucks Albertsons
09.2022 - 12.2022

Cook's Assistant

Pig Iron Bar BBQ
08.2021 - 11.2021

Cook's Assistant

Blue Moon Over Avila
05.2021 - 11.2021

Table Busser

Blue Sky Bistro
01.2018 - 02.2020

Baker

Carlock's Bakery
07.2014 - 05.2018

Table Busser

Rose's Bar & Grill
07.2012 - 08.2015

Associate of Arts - LA Arts & Humanity

Cuesta College

GED -

Family Partnerships Charter School

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