Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Additional Experience
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Meyling E. Silva Palma

Kitchen Steward / Food Prep Associate
Cudahy,CA

Summary

Motivated and reliable individual seeking a position as a Food Prep or Kitchen Steward. Eager to learn and contribute to a kitchen team by maintaining cleanliness, assisting with food preparation, and supporting overall kitchen operations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Kitchen Steward

DoubleTree by Hilton
06.2023 - Current
  • Keep the dishwashing area clean, dry, and accessible to kitchen staff.
  • Properly organize kitchen and restaurant items in their designated places.
  • Monitor and reduce waste in dishwashing and kitchen areas.
  • Supply kitchen and restaurant staff with necessary equipment and utensils.
  • Bake bacon, sausages, breads, and cookies.
  • Maintain cleanliness of dry storage, cold rooms, and food preparation areas.
  • Change garbage bags at the start and end of each shift.
  • Dispose of waste oil in the assigned area.
  • Clean kitchen floors and dishwashing areas.
  • Remove dirty dishes from tables and clean them after customers leave.
  • Roll silverware at the end of each shift.

Housekeeping

Best Western
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Clean and maintain assigned guest rooms.
  • Correctly dispense cleaning supplies for hotel guests.
  • Organize and stock daily housekeeping carts.
  • Maintain constant radio communication with management to ensure smooth operations.
  • Demonstrate punctuality, respect, and courtesy toward co-workers, managers, and guests.
  • Assist colleagues and support areas needing extra help.
  • Coordinated housekeeping schedules to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.

Quality Control Specialist

Warehouse Montage Fulfillment
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Monitored and inspected products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Identified defects and coordinated corrective actions.
  • Processed incoming orders, classified them, and returned them to requesting stores.
  • Worked on inspection, classification, and packaging of high-quality products such as bags, footwear, designer glasses, and household items.

Private Babysitter
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided care for a 1-year-old child with eczema, ensuring safety and comfort.
  • Followed specific medical and care instructions.
  • Planned daily activities appropriate for the child’s age and health needs.

Skills

Fast and organized worker with a positive attitude

Certification

Food Handler (valid within the last 3 years)

Additional Experience

  • Preparation of basic dishes and ingredients
  • Washing and sanitizing all kitchen utensils
  • Assisting with serving and meal organization
  • Assembling and disassembling the buffet area and refilling with fresh food
  • Maintaining constant communication with the kitchen team, especially line staff

Timeline

Housekeeping

Best Western
08.2023 - 12.2023

Kitchen Steward

DoubleTree by Hilton
06.2023 - Current

Quality Control Specialist

Warehouse Montage Fulfillment
02.2023 - 06.2023

Private Babysitter
03.2022 - 01.2023
Meyling E. Silva PalmaKitchen Steward / Food Prep Associate