Adrein Gonzales
Merced
Summary
I am an experienced worker who is adaptable and hardworking. I am eager to engage myself with a staff team that will help me exercise my ability to multitask and serve guests in a professional work environment. It is my goal to have a permanent position in any work place environment and grow. Being a reliable, well-mannered, and disciplined employee are my priorities and I am looking to demonstrate my skills in a successful establishments. Maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Healthcare Services Group
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Maintained awareness of individual dietary needs of residents and verified proper delivery of meals to correct residents.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
Cook
El Capitan Hotel
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered prompt service to meet internal targets
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment to comply with sanitation regulations
- Followed established cooking techniques to prepare standard menu options
- Prioritized food orders to synchronize delivery and reduce wait times
Cook
Merced Golf & Country Club
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients
Cook
University Of California, Merced
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Cooking and preparing a variety of fresh nutritious midday meals and other refreshments
- Supervising food service assistants and kitchen staff, organizing their daily duties and monitoring performance
- Ensuring that proper hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen
- Standing, lifting, and cleaning for a long period of time making critical decisions
Meat Cutter
J&R Tacos
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers
Manager/Supervisor Of Operations
Sam's Cafe
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
Warehouse Associate
White Oak Manufacturing
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise
- Worked safely around moving machinery
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas
- Worked safely around moving machinery
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions
Senior Food Service Worker
University Of California, Merced
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations
Line Cook
Sizzler Restaurant
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food
Education
No Degree - Fire Technology Program
Merced College
Merced, CAHigh School Diploma -
Valley High School
Merced, CASenior Food Service Worker -
University Of California, Merced
Merced, CA12.2015
Skills
- Allergen awareness
- Knife skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Health code understanding
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
Certification
Food handlers card
Timeline
Cook
Healthcare Services Group
08.2024 - 02.2025
Cook
El Capitan Hotel
03.2024 - 08.2024
Cook
Merced Golf & Country Club
11.2022 - 05.2024
Cook
University Of California, Merced
01.2020 - 04.2023
Meat Cutter
J&R Tacos
08.2019 - 12.2019
Manager/Supervisor Of Operations
Sam's Cafe
09.2018 - 12.2019
Warehouse Associate
White Oak Manufacturing
07.2017 - 03.2018
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
11.2016 - 12.2016
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
12.2015 - 07.2016
Senior Food Service Worker
University Of California, Merced
09.2015 - 12.2015
Line Cook
Sizzler Restaurant
03.2014 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Senior Food Service Worker -
University Of California, Merced
No Degree - Fire Technology Program
Merced College