Maria Ventura
Damascus,MD
Summary
Focused professional with expertise preparing meals for customers in busy establishments. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating. Courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills.
Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Luis U Leon
Potomac, Maryland
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Monitored health and well-being of client and reported significant health changes.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for client and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Developed strong relationships with client based on trust and respect.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Busser
Sunrise Senior Living
Bethesda, Maryland
05.2017 - 12.2022
- Wiped down and cleaned chairs, and tables .
- Filled and served various beverages for customers.
- Carried food, dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
- Made friendly conversation with residents to provide enjoyable experience.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss service improvements and guest feedback.
- Refilled condiments and other supplies at tables and in service areas as necessary.
- Stocked service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
Housekeeper
Farrah H
Rockville, MD
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Ensured that all health standards were met during cleaning operations.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
Housekeeper
Tammy Darvish
Potomac, Maryland
06.2011 - 01.2017
- Ensured that all health standards were met during cleaning operations.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
- Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
Cook
Henning’s Restaurant
Frederick, Maryland
11.2007 - 11.2011
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
Wurzburg Haus
Busser/Cook/Server/Dishwasher
Rockville, MD
02.1990 - 11.2007
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Dishwasher
Chevy Chase Lunch
Washington, DC
02.1986 - 04.1989
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Personal care
- Health monitoring
- Environment sanitation
- Time management
- Incontinence care
- Personal hygiene management
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Luis U Leon
05.2023 - 01.2025
Housekeeper
Farrah H
09.2017 - 12.2021
Busser
Sunrise Senior Living
05.2017 - 12.2022
Housekeeper
Tammy Darvish
06.2011 - 01.2017
Cook
Henning’s Restaurant
11.2007 - 11.2011
Wurzburg Haus
Busser/Cook/Server/Dishwasher
02.1990 - 11.2007
Dishwasher
Chevy Chase Lunch
02.1986 - 04.1989