DIANA LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Motivated Senior Food Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Food Service Worker
LAUSD
Los Angeles
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily food preparation and service to meet health standards.
- Trained and supported staff on food safety protocols and service techniques.
- Streamlined workflows to improve service efficiency during busy hours.
- Managed inventory processes to maintain adequate food supply levels.
- Assisted in planning menus to meet nutritional and student needs.
- Guided new employees on food handling techniques and safety policies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through efficient service and maintaining cleanliness.
- Facilitated smooth kitchen operations by prepping and serving as needed.
- Minimized food waste through effective inventory management and creative menu planning.
- Boosted employee morale with open communication and a positive work environment.
- Greeted customers to assist with requests and inquiries.
- Followed sanitation and food safety regulations as mandated.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring expiration dates and rotating stock.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure proper storage practices.
- Instructed new staff on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Operated food slicers and grinders in compliance with safety standards.
Food Service Worker
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Participated in regular trainings to stay current on industry best practices and trends.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
- Maintained accurate records of food temperatures to ensure safety standards were met.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Education
Dental Assistant
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
Los Angeles06.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
James A. Garfield High School
Los Angeles06.2012
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food assembly
- ServSafe
- Food allergy awareness
- Proper food temperatures
- Food handling standards
- Knife use
- Cooking
- Multitasking
- Kitchen equipment use
- Food presentation
Certification
ServSafe Certificate,
Managers Certification Course (MCC)
LANGUAGES
English - Professional Working
Spanish - Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Food Service Worker
LAUSD
03.2025 - Current
Food Service Worker
LAUSD
01.2023 - 03.2025
Dental Assistant
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
High School Diploma - undefined
James A. Garfield High School