Arlen Rodriguez

Enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success.

Honest

Cashier skilled at managing money, merchandising stock and assisting customers with locating desired items. Excellent oral and written communication, listening and time management skills with strong attention to detail and superior work ethic. Consistently accurate in drawer reconciliation.

Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive and punctual. Works well within team settings.

Powder Coat Painter - A-dec - Newberg, OR

(2025-03)

• Followed safety procedures while operating machinery and handling hazardous chemicals.
• Performed quality assurance checks on finished products to ensure they met customer specifications.
• Cleaned up work area after completion of each project.
• Inspected finished product to ensure quality standards were met.
• Applied powder coatings to various metal components using an electrostatic spray gun.
• Used masking techniques to protect areas that did not require painting.
• Utilized a variety of tools such as grinders, buffers, hand files and sandpaper to prepare surfaces prior to painting.
• Repaired damaged parts or equipment when necessary.

Chef - Sodexo Remote Sites - MCMINNVILLE, Oregon

(2023-09)

• Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
• Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
• Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
• Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
• Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
• Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
• Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.

Housekeeper - Marjorie house - McMinnville, Oregon

(2024-03 - 2024-09)

• Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
• Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
• Sanitized all areas of the hotel lobby and public restrooms.
• Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
• Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.

Cashier - Taco Bell - Dallas, OR

(2022-04 - 2023-09)

• Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
• Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
• Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
• Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
• Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
• Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
• Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
• Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
• Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.

Assistant Cook - academia Guaytil - San Jose, Costa Rica

(2004-10 - 2006-07)

• Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
• Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
• Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
• Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
• Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
• Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
• Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
• Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
• Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
• Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
• Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
• Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
• Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
• Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
• Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
• Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
• Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.

San Jose (2005-12)