Cecilia Castelo
Nogales,AZ
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiast, trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Child Parent Centers
11.1998 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Former Foster Parent
AzCA
09.2013 - 05.2021
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Cochise College
Douglas, AZSkills
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- New Hire Training
- Station Preparation
- Servsafe Certified
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Cleaning and Organization
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
Timeline
Former Foster Parent
AzCA
09.2013 - 05.2021
Cook
Child Parent Centers
11.1998 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Cochise College
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