Jacob Silva
Pepperell
Summary
My name is Jacob Silva and I am a 20 year old junior in college. I have about 5 years of work experience, and am willing to continue to learn and take on challenges to further my experience and knowledge. I am looking to apply my skills and also learn new things with a company that is looking for someone like me. Thank you!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Expo Runner
Finz seafood
Salem
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated timely delivery of seafood products to various locations.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and freshness.
- Assisted chefs and staff with food preparation and presentation tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout service hours.
- Followed safety protocols for handling and transporting seafood products.
- Food running
Caterer
Erickson Senior Living
Danvers
10.2024 - 09.2025
- I have learned great skills on event set ups, table settings, food and beverage handling, as well as running buffets and entertainment for events.
- These events consisted of memorials, birthday parties, holiday parties, religious gatherings, and general celebrations.
- I have also learned great time management skills when having to set up events for 200 people within 2 hours, and great communication skills, not only with co workers, but the residents of Brooksby Village as well.
- Here at Brooksby Village, under Erickson Senior Living.
- Coordinated catering events for special occasions and community gatherings.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during meal times.
- Provided exceptional customer service to residents and their families during dining experiences.
- Adhered strictly to health regulations when storing, handling, cooking, and serving foods at catered functions.
Bartender
Erickson Senior Living
Danvers
10.2024 - 04.2025
- I was lucky enough to work the bar at one of the many restaurant they have on campus.
- Though the bar was not as consistently busy as a bar you'd see in public, I still learned the fundamentals of bartending, wine pouring, etc…
- I learned how to manage multiple orders at once, and how to decide what would be the most effective way to get drinks out quickly, but correctly.
- At Brooksby Village.
Line Cook
Frannies Diner
Pepperell
03.2023 - 10.2023
- I worked in the kitchen as a bread cook.
- I learned many valuable skills here, including intense time management when cooking, attention to detail when reading slips, communication with co workers about orders, and all around team work to make sure things are moving smoothly, and everyone is in good spirits.
Expeditor
Dunkin'
Danvers
08.2021 - 08.2023
- I learned how to work as a team with co workers, and simultaneously complete tasks to keep the work flow consistent and up to speed, to avoid creating long lines and back ups.
Cart Pusher
Demoulas Market Basket
Littleton Common
04.2020 - 04.2021
- As my first job being a cart pusher at Market Basket, I learned how to be consistent and disciplined when working.
- It was a physically demanding job and It taught me how to work smart and efficient, as well as a team with the other cart pushers, to make everyone's time easier on a hot day.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts, MA 08.2023 - 12.2025
High school diploma or GED -
North Middlesex Reg
Townsend, MASkills
- Food Service
- Teamwork
- Food Handling
- Time management
- Event planning
- Bussing
- Expediting
- Bartending
- Catering
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Food handling
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Food running
- Order accuracy
- Food presentation
- Cleanliness standards
- Restocking supplies
- Strong teamwork
- Foodservice support
- Food and beverage handling
- Food and beverage experience
Timeline
Expo Runner
Finz seafood
09.2025 - Current
Caterer
Erickson Senior Living
10.2024 - 09.2025
Bartender
Erickson Senior Living
10.2024 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Salem State University
08.2023 - 12.2025
Line Cook
Frannies Diner
03.2023 - 10.2023
Expeditor
Dunkin'
08.2021 - 08.2023
Cart Pusher
Demoulas Market Basket
04.2020 - 04.2021
High school diploma or GED -
North Middlesex Reg