Akillies Maldonado
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Resilient cook known for strong multitasking abilities and attention to food safety. Demonstrated success in collaborating with teams and training staff to uphold high standards in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Production Worker
Gourmet Foods Inc
Los Angeles, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations to uphold safety and hygiene protocols.
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Operated electric and manual pallet jacks to facilitate efficient material handling.
- Responded proactively to abrupt schedule alterations, maintaining productivity and focus.
- Performed physical handling of heavy boxes and trays, ensuring safe and effective logistics.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Operated industrial ovens and skillets to ensure optimal cooking processes.
- Interpreted and executed food recipes with precision and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated resilience and flexibility in response to unexpected shifts in the workplace.
Warehouse Worker
Best Buy
Compton, CA
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Executed unloading of pallets filled with merchandise and organized relocation to designated areas within the factory.
- Organized and prepared merchandise for efficient shipping operations.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Achieved efficient packaging processes by organizing boxes effectively. Improved operational flow through timely refilling of taped machines.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 30 pounds.
Education
None - None
Simon Rodia High School
South Gate, CA07-2023
Skills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Allergen awareness
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Ingredients measuring
- Handling heavy objects
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Basic math
- Patience
- Food preparation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Cook/Production Worker
Gourmet Foods Inc
04.2025 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Best Buy
10.2024 - 12.2024
None - None
Simon Rodia High School