Angela Santana
Danbury,CT
Summary
Highly Motivated to elevate and improve with my team and coworkers and
with thed company Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher/Food Prep
Compass Group
Danbury, CT
09.2023 - 06.2026
- Kitchen runner
- Operated commercial dish machines, ensuring spotless sanitation of cookware, utensils, and service ware.
- Maintained clean dish area by scraping, rinsing, and sorting items for efficient kitchen flow.
- Sanitized workstations, counters, and equipment to support food safety and compliance standards.
- Organized clean inventory, restocking plates, glasses, and utensils for uninterrupted service.
- Removed trash and kitchen waste promptly, keeping back-of-house areas safe and orderly.
- Assisted culinary staff with basic prep tasks during peak service periods and high-volume operations.
- Trained new dish team members on sanitation procedures, equipment use, and cleaning expectations.
- Monitored dish room workflow, prioritizing tasks to reduce delays and improve kitchen efficiency.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- 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.
Food Prep
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Danbury, CT
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Food prepping prior to opening
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing proper food prep techniques and organization methods.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food prep processes.
- Increased efficiency in kitchen operations by organizing food prep areas before each event.
- Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
Home Health Aide
X-treme Care
Brooklyn, NY
02.2017 - 02.2021
- 1. Taking care of elderly patient
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported health changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Administered medication reminders and supported adherence to prescribed care routines.
- Transferred clients safely using mobility aids and proper body mechanics.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements and personal preferences.
- Maintained clean living spaces through light housekeeping, laundry, and sanitation tasks.
- Documented care activities accurately and communicated updates to family members and care teams.
- Supported emotional well-being through companionship, active listening, and respectful daily interaction.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
McDonald's Team Member
McDonald's
Brooklyn, NY
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintenance on till march 2019
- Delivered fast, friendly customer service during busy dine-in, drive-thru, and takeout periods
- Operated POS systems, processed payments, and handled cash with accuracy
- Prepared menu items according to quality, portioning, and food safety standards
- Maintained clean workstations, dining areas, and equipment throughout shifts
Education
Non Gradueta -
Dominican Republic School
San Jose De Las Matas01.2008
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Punctuality
- Problem-solving
- Efficient cleaning
- Safety awareness
- Dishwasher operation
- Stress tolerance
- Cleaning procedures
- Customer service excellence
- Organizational strengths
- Waste disposal
- Proper sanitation
- Interactive communication skills
- Restocking skills
- Supply restocking
- Kitchen equipment use
- Chemical handling
- Complex Problem-solving
- Efficient nature
- Equipment operation
- Health code compliance
- Quality control
- Performance improvement
- Machine operation
- Chemical use
Personal Information
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Dishwasher/Food Prep
Compass Group
09.2023 - 06.2026
Food Prep
Chipotle Mexican Grill
06.2021 - 12.2023
McDonald's Team Member
McDonald's
03.2018 - 03.2019
Home Health Aide
X-treme Care
02.2017 - 02.2021
Non Gradueta -
Dominican Republic School