Eliud Flores

I'm a university student with over 5 years of food service experience, having worked in restaurants, food markets, and catering as a cook and a server. I've catered for over 50 private events, with events ranging from 25 to over 200 customers. I have comfortably cooked and served for a high-volume restaurant for over a year, typically working through the faster-paced evening and weekend shifts.

Though my experience has focused on cooking and serving, I have learned basic bartending and food preparation to help fill roles during under-staffed periods.

Line Cook / Server - Olive Garden - Orange, CA

(2021-06 - 2022-08)

• Cook quality Italian meals for a fast-paced, high-volume location.
• Cook and plate customers' orders within 10 minutes, on average.
• Help fill in for under-staffed positions during busy times.

Hotbar Cook - Whole Foods - Berkeley, CA

(2022-10 - 2023-05)

• Cook and serve a wide variety of meals within a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean hotbar and replenish food supplies as needed.

Line Cook / Server - LA's Hot Chicken - Anaheim, CA

(2025-12)

• Manage a soul food shop, practicing proper opening and closing procedures.
• Adhere to a high standard of consistent cleanliness in all store areas.
• Help customers understand our menu and notify them of any allergens.
• Prepare, cook, and serve a range of meals, sides, and sauces.

Bachelors of Science - Double Major: Psychology and Philosophy - University of California, Berkeley (2026-12)