Diana Moreno
Glendale,CA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Lead (Kitchen Team Member)
Homestate
Atwater, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by implementing strict kitchen cleaning routines.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among kitchen staff.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stock shortages during peak service hours or special events.
- Ensured consistent quality in all dishes served by implementing standardized recipes and portion control measures.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to maintain compliance with local regulations and industry best practices.
Kitchen Staff
Kare Don
Glendale, USA
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared meats, fish, poultry, broth, vegetables, soup, sauces, and batters for service
- Responsible for maintaining toppings/salad bar well stocked, this included everything from rehydrating wakame seaweed, to cooking, storing, slicing pork for ramen, to slicing vegetables like zucchini and carrots for tempura
- Worked salamander, grill, fry, and salad stations as needed during service
- Directed a team of 1-3 people to expedite tickets to ensure excellent customer service
- Unloaded deliveries, organized walk-in, and freezer, in adherence to food handlers training
- Properly wore all PPE and adhered to all food safety OSHA standards
- Performed opening and closing duties which meant turning equipment off/on, safely reheating, storing, or discarding food, removing mats, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces
Dishwasher
Kura Suhi
Glendale, USA
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Passed Food Handlers test and received Food Handlers Certification
- Responsible for washing dishes through the commercial dishwasher
- Properly wore all PPE and adhered to all food safety OSHA standards
- Cleaned and sanitized the dish room area including machine, walls, floors, and shiny surfaces
- Managed the restaurant's trash in accordance with the property's trash regulations
- Occasionally helped in unloading deliveries, and other supporting functions
Waitress/Dishwasher
Human Good
Glendale, USA
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Regularly set up, served, and delivered food treys to more than 30 people, focusing on being detail oriented to ensure proper food type, preferences, and dietary restrictions i.e., soft food only, liquids only, no salt, no sugar, hates tomatoes etc
- Made sure to connect to every resident and keep track of eating habits in order to best serve them, and confer with Dietitian on any arising problems
- Spent up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around the facility; regularly bent at the waist, squatted, kneeled, climbed, carried, reached, and stooped
- Used equipment and assigned supplies
- Regularly pushed, pulled and lifted more than 50 pounds
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Food Preparation
- Sanitation Standards
- Food Storage
- Safe Food Handling
Certification
Food Handlers Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Lead (Kitchen Team Member)
Homestate
09.2023 - Current
Kitchen Staff
Kare Don
03.2023 - 08.2023
Dishwasher
Kura Suhi
11.2021 - 04.2023
Waitress/Dishwasher
Human Good
02.2019 - 02.2020