Open To Work
Andrea Sofia Gotay Vazquez
Leesburg Highschool
LEESBURG,FL
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Kitchen HandVolunteerTeacher's Assistant
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemote
Location:
LEESBURG, FL
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$16/hr
Important To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursCareer advancement
2
Languages
1
Certification
3
Years of experience
Detail-oriented Kitchen Hand experienced in food preparation and training. Contributed to safe and efficient kitchen operations while fostering strong collaboration and communication within community-focused environments. Focused on leveraging adaptability and commitment to enhance team objectives in new professional settings.
Work History
Kitchen Hand
2 Years 9 Months- Trained new kitchen hands on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
- Identified areas for improvement in kitchen processes, recommending enhancements for efficiency.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
Volunteer
2 Years- Unloaded boxes from trucks to their designated stations.
- Trained new volunteers on procedures and best practices, promoting teamwork and efficiency.
- Followed instructions accurately, contributing to timely meal delivery for service.
- Assisted in food preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and workstations to maintain cleanliness.
- Supported chefs by efficiently handling dishwashing and basic food assembly tasks.
Teacher's Assistant
4 Months- Supported students in developing academic skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Organized learning materials and resources to enhance classroom efficiency.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
Education
High School Diploma
- Honor Roll [Semester 1,2,3,4 - Year 2023]
- Honor Roll [Semester 1,2,3,4 - Year 2024]
- Honor Roll [Semester 1,2,3,4 - Year 2025]
- Honor Roll [Semester 1,2,3,4 - Year 2026]
- Relevant Coursework: [Journalism] & [Culinary]
- [3.8] GPA
- [Lake Technical Honor Society] Member
- Extracurricular Activities: [Culinary]
- summa cum laude graduate
- Capstone Project: [Capstone Gala], [Me and my team 'built' a restaurant from the building, to the menus and even made a real life demonstration where we decorated according to the theme and cooked mini-versions of our menu items.]
- Research Project: [Recipe Book], [I researched deep into my Puerto Rican roots and made an entire cooking recipe book that was authentic and full of life.]
No Degree - Business Administration
- Currently in college for an A.S in Business Administration
- Planning to complete another associates degree in Funeral Service after I graduate.
- Enrolled for online classes.
Skills
Positive mindset
Health and safety
Customer service
Team collaboration
Complex Problem-solving
Punctual and reliable
Strong work ethic
Positive attitude
Food safety practices
Calm demeanor
Food preparation support
Kitchen team support
Certification
- [ServSafe Certification], [ServeSafe National Restaurant Association] - [12/12/2023 - 12/12/2028]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
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11.2023 - 11.2025Read More
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Lorna Rodriguez
10.2023 - 02.2024Read More
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Leesburg Highschool
08.2023 - 05.2026Read More
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High School Diploma
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