Juanita I Alvarez
Albuquerque
Summary
With a proven track record at Gelson's, I excel in food safety and customer engagement, demonstrating expertise in safe food handling and sales proficiency. I've effectively managed team tasks, ensuring compliance with health standards, and have consistently enhanced customer satisfaction through diligent service and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Associate
Gelson's
5877 Franklin Ave, Hollywood , CA 90028
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks and consistently meet customer needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supported store operations by adhering to proper food handling procedures and sanitation guidelines at all times.
Food Preparation Worker
Ralphs Grocery Store
Hollywood, CA
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
Medical Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
02.2006 - 12.2010
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Medical Receptionist
Angel Longevity Medical Center
Hollywood, CA
11.2004 - 01.2006
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Shift Leader
Noah's Bagels
Pacific Palisades, CA
03.2001 - 11.2003
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Education
Medical Assistant / Vocational Nursing - Medical Terminology
American Career College
CA02-2005
High School Diploma -
Hollywood High School
Hollywood, CA04-1998
Skills
- Food safety
- Safe food handling practices
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer engagement
- Proper food handling
- Sales proficiency
- Sales expertise
- Food preparations
Languages :English
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Deli Associate
Gelson's
01.2019 - 06.2024
Food Preparation Worker
Ralphs Grocery Store
01.2012 - 12.2018
Medical Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
02.2006 - 12.2010
Medical Receptionist
Angel Longevity Medical Center
11.2004 - 01.2006
Shift Leader
Noah's Bagels
03.2001 - 11.2003
Medical Assistant / Vocational Nursing - Medical Terminology
American Career College
High School Diploma -
Hollywood High School