Lorene Castrejon
Summary
Professional food preparation specialist skilled in precision cutting and presentation of produce. Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Strong focus on teamwork and flexibility to adapt to changing demands. Expertise includes knife handling, portioning, and maintaining cleanliness. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring optimal productivity and customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Fruit Cutter
Whole Foods Market Inc
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Promoted a positive work culture through active communication and collaboration with colleagues from various departments within the store or company.
- Enhanced fruit presentation by skillfully cutting and arranging various fruits for display.
- Demonstrated adaptability to seasonal changes, adjusting cutting techniques according to the availability of different fruits throughout the year.
- Showcased creativity in designing custom fruit arrangements for clients upon request.
- Optimized workflow processes through careful organization of working space, streamlining tasks for increased productivity during peak times.
- Improved efficiency by sharpening knives regularly, maintaining optimal cutting performance during fast-paced shifts.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing visually appealing and fresh fruit selections.
- Maintained a strong knowledge of fruit varieties, nutritional information, and seasonal availability to better serve customers and meet their needs.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards in food preparation.
- Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and color.
- Utilized appropriate tools to pick and trim fruits to quality standards.
- Packed 100% culled fruit to provide freshness and top quality products.
Food Service Worker
McDonald's
03.2000 - 02.2020
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Achieved consistent compliance with health department regulations through diligent adherence to policies and procedures.
- Participated in regular trainings to stay current on industry best practices and trends.
- Reduced food preparation times by organizing workstations effectively.
- Cut, sliced and ground meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escuela Preparatoria No. 32
Iguala Guerrero06-1993
Skills
- Speed and efficiency
- Knife handling
- Food safety regulations
- Training and mentoring
- Sanitation practices
- Allergen awareness
- Color coordination
- Waste reduction
- Temperature control
- Nutritional advice
- Seasonal fruit selection
- Fruit ripeness assessment
- Fruit identification
- Precision cutting
- Safety awareness
- Weather tolerance
- Nutrition
Timeline
Fruit Cutter
Whole Foods Market Inc
03.2022 - 01.2023
Food Service Worker
McDonald's
03.2000 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Escuela Preparatoria No. 32
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