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
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to follow instructions and multitask under pressure
Punctual, responsible, and detail-oriented
Dedicated to maintaining clean and sanitized work areas
Friendly and attentive to customer needs
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