Amberjean Furtado
Hilo,HI
Summary
Dedicated Lawn Care Technician with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail, previously with Self Employed Services. Skilled in equipment maintenance and customer service, I enhanced lawn health through effective mowing and trimming, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards while fostering positive client relationships.
Hardworking Kitchen Hand known for handling support tasks, mopping floors, maintaining food safety and restocking pantry items. Considered motivated and efficient worker.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Care Technician
Self Employed Services
Hilo, HI
10.2022 - Current
- Operated and maintained lawn care equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Mowed lawns of residential properties on weekly basis to maintain grass length.
- Improved lawn health by performing regular mowing, trimming, and edging tasks.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Deity Aide
Hilo Medical Center
Hilo, HI
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Assisted healthcare professionals in daily patient diets, food orders and food delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of office space, computer and kitchen areas to ensure safety.
- Documented patient information accurately, contributing to effective communication among staff.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction and comfort.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes within the department.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and procedures during all interactions with patients.
- Supported onboarding of new staff by sharing knowledge of operational procedures and best practices.
- Contributed to inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages as needed.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere by creating friendly interactions between fellow aides and the nursing team members.
- Ensured proper nutrition for patients by preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, of diet changes, other food preferences, food allergies and specific times for meal trays needs to be delivered.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Input data of food preferences, food allergies, and dietary restriction diet.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Kitchen Helper
Hilo Medical Center
Hilo, HI
03.2005 - 03.2019
- Assisted in food preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas to promote a safe environment.
- Supported cooking staff by organizing ingredients and serving meals efficiently.
- Operated dishwashing equipment to ensure timely cleaning of utensils and dishes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in stock management and ordering supplies as needed.
- Trained new team members on kitchen protocols and safety practices to enhance team performance.
- Implemented best practices for food storage, reducing waste and maintaining product quality.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by assisting with meal preparation and ensuring timely food delivery to customers.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Supported a clean and organized workspace by performing daily kitchen maintenance tasks, contributing to a safe work environment.
Prep Cook
Koji’s Lunch Shop
Hilo, HI
01.2003 - 10.2005
- Prepared ingredients according to recipes and specifications for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure operational efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and reporting shortages.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes during peak hours.
- Supported line cooks by preparing sauces, dressings, and garnishes as needed.
- Followed safety protocols for food handling and sanitation to uphold health standards.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
Dishwasher
Dotty’s
Hilo, HI
03.2003 - 06.2004
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitation.
- Handled washing, drying, and storing of dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen areas by cleaning spills and conducting regular surface sanitization.
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing clean dishware for easy access during service hours.
- Monitored water temperatures and chemical levels in dishwashing machines for optimal performance.
- Contributed to waste reduction efforts through effective sorting and disposal of recyclables and food waste.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Fostered a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Minimized cross-contamination risks by following proper procedures for washing cutting boards, knives, and other essential tools.
- Stored dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment in proper locations.
- Washed dishes and assisted in bussing tables.
- Monitored dishwashing machines for proper functioning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waiakea Hilo School
Hilo, HI06.1998
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Strong work ethic
- Driver's license
- Customer service
- Physically fit
- Weeding and edging
- Creative thinking
- Swimming lessons
- Fast learner
- Excellent attention to details
Timeline
Lawn Care Technician
Self Employed Services
10.2022 - Current
Deity Aide
Hilo Medical Center
03.2019 - 10.2023
Kitchen Helper
Hilo Medical Center
03.2005 - 03.2019
Dishwasher
Dotty’s
03.2003 - 06.2004
Prep Cook
Koji’s Lunch Shop
01.2003 - 10.2005
High School Diploma -
Waiakea Hilo School