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Cindy Benavides

Coral Springs

Summary

Atlantic Technical College Culinary Student enthusiast equipped with hands-on kitchen experience and passion for culinary arts. Strong team collaborator with focus on achieving consistent results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in food preparation, kitchen safety, and culinary techniques. Known for reliability and positive attitude, contributing effectively to fast-paced and dynamic kitchen environments. Dedicated professional with extensive experience in customer service and cleaning roles, including at Extended Stay America. Proven ability to maintain high hygienic standards and foster guest loyalty through effective communication. Skilled in sanitation practices and multitasking, ensuring clean and welcoming environments while addressing customer needs promptly.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Custodian

T & M Services
01.2023 - Current
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.

Guest Service Representative

Extended Stay America
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Assisted guests with reservation modifications, resolving any issues promptly and professionally.
  • Handled payment transactions accurately, maintaining proper cash handling procedures at all times.
  • Resolved guest complaints diplomatically to maintain a positive property reputation and high customer satisfaction rates.
  • Developed strong rapport with returning guests to foster loyalty and repeat business.

Library Student Assistant

Florida Institute of Technology
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Aided patrons with use and access to technology, resources and materials.
  • Organized returned books and materials and assisted with shelving.
  • Checked out and checked in items using library computer system.
  • Monitored patrons at library entrances and public areas and enforced library policies to maintain peaceful atmosphere.
  • Answered general questions in person, by phone and over email.
  • Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
  • Showed patrons where to find library resources and collected equipment, reference pieces, and other items.

Library Archive Intern

Florida Institute Of Technology
08.2018 - 04.2020

Organized archival material for the library.

Janitor

T&M Cleaning Services
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
  • Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.

Gym Associate

JCC
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Improved gym member satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Serviced complex equipment quickly to minimize wait times for specific machines.
  • Enforced rules and held customers accountable for not following gym regulations.

Education

Industry Certification - Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Atlantic Technical College
Coconut Creek, FL
10-2025

High School Diploma -

Coral Springs High School
Coral Springs, FL
06-2018

Skills

  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Work independently
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Customer service
  • Allergen awareness
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking methods
  • Baking techniques
  • Kitchen safety
  • Basic cooking methods
  • Sanitation practices
  • Cleanliness and sanitation
  • High hygienic standards
  • Measuring and portioning
  • Effective communication
  • Portion control
  • Workstation organization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Safe food handling
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Cooking
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Measurements and calculations
  • ServSafe certification

Certification

Servsafe Certification

Nutrition Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Custodian

T & M Services
01.2023 - Current

Guest Service Representative

Extended Stay America
03.2021 - 01.2023

Library Student Assistant

Florida Institute of Technology
08.2020 - 05.2022

Janitor

T&M Cleaning Services
06.2019 - 08.2019

Library Archive Intern

Florida Institute Of Technology
08.2018 - 04.2020

Gym Associate

JCC
05.2018 - 06.2019

Industry Certification - Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Atlantic Technical College

High School Diploma -

Coral Springs High School