Arizell Hernandez
Topeka
Summary
Topeka High Graduate with a strong background in customer service and culinary education. Demonstrated expertise in meal preparation and food safety, ensuring high-quality service while effectively managing kitchen operations and training new staff. Committed to creating a safe and inviting environment for all.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook/Server
Cedarhurst Assisted Living And Memory Care
Topeka
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Prepared nutritious meals for residents with dietary restrictions.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure timely meal service during shifts.
- Monitored food inventory and communicated supply needs to management to support uninterrupted meal service.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas to create a safe and inviting environment for residents.
- Trained new kitchen staff on operational procedures and best practices to enhance team efficiency and service quality.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Housekeeper
Hyatt place
Topeka
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Cleaned and sanitized guest rooms using hotel-approved cleaning supplies.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Coordinated with team members to maintain smooth workflow during high-demand periods.
- Assisted guests with housekeeping requests or concerns to enhance their stay experience.
Cashier/Prep
Hogwild pitt bar-b-q
Topeka
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at the point of sale.
- Trained new cashiers on register procedures and customer service standards.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
Cashier/Courtesy Clerk
Dillions
Topeka
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Processed cash, credit, and gift card payments accurately during peak hours to ensure swift customer transactions.
- Welcomed customers and assisted in locating items to improve shopping experience.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Cultivated strong relationships with coworkers to enhance teamwork and support daily operations.
Education
High School - Honors courses, Advanced Placement classes
Topeka High School
Topeka, Ks01-2026
Certificate - Culinary Arts & Baking/Pastry
Topeka Center For Advanced Learning And Careers
Topeka, Ks12-2024
Skills
- Food Safety
- Culinary techniques
- Food Prep
- Meal preparation
- Menu Planning
- Food storage
- Inventory management
- Cash Handling
- ServSafe certified
- Food handler certification
- Customer service
- Event Service
- Collaboration
- Communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certificate
- ServSafe Food Managing Certificate
Timeline
Cook/Server
Cedarhurst Assisted Living And Memory Care
03.2026 - 05.2026
Housekeeper
Hyatt place
09.2025 - 03.2026
Cashier/Courtesy Clerk
Dillions
08.2024 - 04.2025
Cashier/Prep
Hogwild pitt bar-b-q
01.2024 - 08.2025
High School - Honors courses, Advanced Placement classes
Topeka High School
Certificate - Culinary Arts & Baking/Pastry
Topeka Center For Advanced Learning And Careers