Diane Chavez
Live Oak
Summary
Energetic professional with background in food service. Skilled in dishwashing and cleaning with good knowledge of kitchen operations. Punctual team player with clear communication skills and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Assistant
Sodexo USA
Live Oak
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared and served food items following safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized dining areas for customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food service operations.
- Put up food and supplies each week off truck
- Assisted management as needed with inventory and orders
- Ensured proper temperatures were made and maintained during cooking and storing of foods
- Supported meal preparation by assembling ingredients and setting up serving stations.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated needs to management promptly.
- Engaged with customers to provide assistance and address inquiries effectively.
- Followed portion control standards during food preparation and service tasks.
- Participated in training new staff on food safety practices and service techniques.
- Followed recipes to cut, chop and combine correct ingredients and quantities to meet quality standards.
- Carried out general maintenance tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and menus.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in work areas, including floors, equipment, utensils, dishes, and refrigerators.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Labeled containers with date of preparation to ensure proper rotation of stock.
- Organized kitchen equipment for storage or cleaning purposes.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport.
- Kept records of inventory levels for ordering purposes.
- Operated dishwashers to wash dishes and other cooking utensils.
- Prepared salads and cold foods such as sandwiches or wraps.
- Controlled portion sizes and garnishing to optimize cost controls.
- Measured ingredients necessary for specific food items being prepared.
- Enhanced food quality by monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling.
- Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Stocked shelves with items such as condiments, napkins, paper plates, cups, and other supplies.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise in an organized manner.
- Prepared beverages according to company standards.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
DeVry Education Group
New York, NY 11.2024 - 06.2025
Associate of Science - Health Administration/Medical Records
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 10.2008 - 06.2010
GED
Monticello , FLSkills
- Medical billing
- Health records management
- Food safety compliance and management
- Inventory management
- POS, register
- Handling cash, credit cards
- Microsoft Office
- ServSafe certification
- Dependable, hard working, flexible, honest
- Willing to learn new abilities
- Works well alone or with others
- Completes tasks in a timely manner
Certification
- Servsafe
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- Well spoken
- Easy going
- Works hard
- Is able to adapt to any situation
- Able to communicate well with others
Timeline
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
DeVry Education Group
11.2024 - 06.2025
Food Service Assistant
Sodexo USA
08.2023 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Health Administration/Medical Records
University of Phoenix
10.2008 - 06.2010
GED