Guadalupe Meza
Alsip
Summary
Motivated undergraduate student in dentistry with experience in high-pressure service environments. Demonstrates strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork skills while maintaining professionalism and safety standards. Focused on delivering exceptional patient-centered care and fostering positive experiences through collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dining Services Student
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Urbana
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated setup and breakdown of food service stations for events, ensuring efficient operations.
- Delivered customer service by answering menu questions and providing tailored recommendations to enhance guest experience.
- Collaborated with serving staff to ensure accurate and visually appealing food orders, contributing to guest satisfaction.
- Implemented best practices in allergy testing procedures and safety protocols.
- Followed safety protocols when handling sharp objects such as knives or slicers.
- Cleaned dishes, utensils, equipment, and other food service items to ensure sanitation standards were met.
Salad Bar Clerk
Mariano's
Oak Lawn
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared salad bar items and filled containers with assortment of vegetables, fruits, condiments and garnishes.
- Utilized suggestive selling techniques to enhance customer experience and drive sales.
- Maintained clean, organized, and sanitized workstation, ensuring efficiency and compliance with health standards.
- Complied with safety standards while handling food and equipment.
- Monitored store inventory and replenished supplies.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to complete tasks promptly and support overall operations.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Washed and peeled fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking.
Concession Worker/Slide Attendant
Leslie Guerrera
Alsip
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored passengers and enforced safety regulations to ensure a safe environment.
- Guided patrons to rides and seats, enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction.
- Processed cash, credit, and touchless transactions, ensuring accurate and timely fulfillment of customer orders.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Cooked menu items according to specified instructions.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2026
Associate of Science - Cellular Biology
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL08.2024
High School Diploma -
Dwight D Eisenhower Highschool
Blue Island, IL05.2022
Skills
- Food preparation
- Sanitation protocols
- Safety Rules
- Safety protocols
- Cash Handling
- Operation and Control
- Customer Communication
- Problem-solving
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Goal Establishment
- Active Listening
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
Volunteer Experience (2000+ hrs) — Church Mentor, Fair organizer
Timeline
Dining Services Student
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
08.2025 - Current
Salad Bar Clerk
Mariano's
09.2023 - Current
Concession Worker/Slide Attendant
Leslie Guerrera
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Associate of Science - Cellular Biology
Moraine Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Dwight D Eisenhower Highschool