Angelica Garza
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and expertise in food safety, honed at Staff Matters. Proven ability to promote a positive environment while supervising students and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Recognized for effective teamwork and multitasking skills, enhancing operational efficiency in fast-paced settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lunch Monitor
Staff Matters
Tucson, AZ
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Supervised lunchtime activities to ensure student safety and compliance with school policies.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts among students, promoting a positive and respectful environment.
- Monitored cafeteria cleanliness, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with teachers to support students with special needs during lunch periods.
Cafeteria Worker
Staff Matters
Tucson, AZ
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Prepared and served nutritious meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking food supplies and ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools, and equipment.
- Restocked condiments, beverages, and utensils per expected use levels.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time.
- Enhanced food quality by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in food preparation areas.
- Received and stored incoming supplies according to procedures.
- Cooked food per recipe requirements in large batches for routine school breakfasts, lunches, and special events.
- Streamlined cafeteria operations by organizing supplies, stocking shelves, and maintaining clean workspaces.
- Maximized food safety by consistently following proper food handling procedures and storage guidelines.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients, and leftovers.
- Served food according to temperature, safety, and presentation guidelines.
Night Cleaner
ABM Industries
Tucson, AZ
03.2022 - 12.2025
- Performed thorough cleaning of assigned areas, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Operated equipment such as floor scrubbers and industrial vacuums to maintain cleanliness.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete nightly cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Assisted in inventory management, stocking cleaning supplies to minimize downtime during shifts.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing cleaning tools and equipment for easy accessibility during shifts.
- Completed nightly cleaning tasks efficiently to prepare the facility for daily operations on schedule.
- Upheld company standards of cleanliness in all assigned areas, ensuring a consistently polished appearance.
- Implemented best practices for waste disposal and recycling initiatives within facility operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and schedules while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a sanitary work environment.
Dishwasher
Boyd Gaming
Las Vegas, NV
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchenware.
- Maintained organized workstations by efficiently sorting and storing clean dishes and utensils.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to support timely service and maintain workflow efficiency during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new team members on proper sanitation procedures and equipment operation.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance, aiding in maintenance scheduling and reducing downtime in dishwashing operations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, contributing to a safe working environment for all staff.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
Packing and Shipping Clerk
Ross Warehouse
Moreno Valley, CA
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Operated and maintained packaging equipment to ensure efficient assembly processes.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality before processing.
- Coordinated shipping logistics to optimize delivery timelines and reduce costs.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinated with inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels for shipping needs.
- Utilized warehouse management systems to track shipments and optimize workflow.
- Conducted quality checks on packed items to ensure adherence to company standards.
- Streamlined packing processes, reducing errors in order fulfillment significantly.
- Minimized returns due to damage or incorrect orders through diligent attention to detail when picking items from shelves.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring shipment progress and proactively addressing potential delays.
- Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters, and sealing tools.
- Handled fragile items with care, ensuring proper packaging techniques were employed for damage prevention during transit.
- Managed stock levels efficiently, conducting routine audits to prevent overstocking or shortage situations.
- Supported a positive work environment through consistent communication and teamwork, fostering strong relationships among colleagues.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Vista Verde High School
Moreno Valley, CA07.2016
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Respectfulness
- Safe handling procedures
- Situational awareness
- Food preparation
- Cleaning procedures
- Sanitization
- Sense of humor
- Hygiene practices
- Food safety awareness
- Student supervision
- Sanitation practices
- Behavior management
- Behavioral management
- Child development
- Disability awareness
- Understanding boundaries
- Cafeteria monitoring
- Schedule monitoring
- Packaging assistance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Kitchen support
- Dishwashing
- Cooking
- Cafeteria equipment operations
- Restocking and storage procedures
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Multitasking
Timeline
Lunch Monitor
Staff Matters
02.2024 - 12.2025
Cafeteria Worker
Staff Matters
02.2024 - 12.2025
Night Cleaner
ABM Industries
03.2022 - 12.2025
Dishwasher
Boyd Gaming
04.2017 - 09.2019
Packing and Shipping Clerk
Ross Warehouse
02.2015 - 11.2016
High School Diploma - General Studies
Vista Verde High School