Christopher Faraj
Pasadena
Summary
I am a twenty two year old who's willing to handle various duties, especially including taking orders, cleaning workstations, and operating any necessary equipment. A determined team Member with a pleasant personality and a desire to learn new tasks!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Team Member
Taco Bell
Pasadena, CA
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service during high-volume shifts, ensuring positive dining experiences.
- Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures and customer interaction techniques.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands during peak hours, maintaining composure under pressure.
- Implemented cleanliness protocols in dining and kitchen areas, contributing to overall hygiene standards.
Retail Associate
Ross Dress for Less
Azusa, CA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Stocked and cleaned shelves while maintaining neat and orderly store.
- Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions.
- Expedited newly received merchandise to sales floor.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
- Rang up retail purchases and processed payment cards, returning appropriate cash and coin to customers.
Volunteer Service
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
Pasadena, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Volunteer to clean parks and a monastery for about 1-2 hours every week or 2
- Helped clean places such as Bailey Canyon and Mater Dolorosa
- Worked with groups to do landscaping and various garden work
Restaurant Team Member
Del Taco LLC
Pasadena, CA
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked hard to learn all required tasks quickly and maximize performance.
- Quality checked food components to determine conformance to specifications, disposing of any unacceptable parts.
- Followed all restaurant guidelines in regards to food safety and hygiene to prevent illness.
- Assisted at drive-thru window by swiftly handling cash and credit card transactions.
- Stocked condiments, toppings and other food items during slow hours to avoid dashing to kitchen during peak times.
- Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
- Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Salle College Preparatory
Pasadena, CA05.2022
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Food Safety Measures
- Sales
- Supply Restocking
- Cleaning
- Customer Contact
- Taking Orders
- Cash handling expertise
Accomplishments
- Received financial aid scholarship from high school paying full tuition, as well as fees, for all four years enrolled.
- Graduated Magna cum laude
- A Science National Honor Society Member
Timeline
Restaurant Team Member
Taco Bell
08.2024 - 04.2025
Retail Associate
Ross Dress for Less
10.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer Service
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
08.2021 - 05.2022
Restaurant Team Member
Del Taco LLC
04.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
La Salle College Preparatory