DONOVAN M. MENDEZ
Pine Valley,CA
Summary
Distinguished for enhancing customer satisfaction and food safety at Adriano's Pizza Grotto, I leverage expertise in safe food handling and exceptional teamwork to exceed performance expectations. My dedication to sanitation procedures and effective communication has significantly contributed to a positive, high-performing team environment, ensuring the success and safety of food operations. Committed to maintaining clean and organized work areas for food prep and storage. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Food Handler
Adriano's Pizza Grotto
08.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Ensured high-quality customer experiences by promptly addressing any concerns or complaints regarding food preparation or presentation.
- Contributed to a positive working atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and management.
- Continuously met or exceeded performance expectations, contributing to the overall success of the business.
- Improved food safety by diligently following proper food handling procedures and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Consistently maintained a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing to a high-performing team environment.
- Utilized proper food handling techniques to minimize cross-contamination risks and the potential for foodborne illnesses.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and in full compliance with company standards and applicable health codes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt, friendly service while accurately fulfilling food orders.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction levels by preparing orders accurately.
- Supported kitchen staff in daily operations, including prep work, cooking, and dishwashing as needed to ensure seamless service.
- Maintained organization in kitchen to keep track of multiple tasks and prepare meals correctly.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Maintenance and Facility Worker
Mountain Empire School District
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Optimized space utilization within the facility to accommodate changing needs while maintaining a comfortable work environment.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
- Exhibited punctuality and reliability in completing assigned duties according to established deadlines without compromising quality standards.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Enhanced visual appeal of property by meticulously maintaining lawns, flower beds, and hedges.
- Reduced safety hazards by promptly removing debris and snow from walkways and communal areas.
- Upheld high safety standards on all tasks performed ensuring minimal accidents or injuries within the workplace.
- Improved property aesthetics, performed seasonal planting, and mulching.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
Professional Food Handler
Adriano's Pizza Grotto
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Ensured high-quality customer experiences by promptly addressing any concerns or complaints regarding food preparation or presentation.
- Contributed to a positive working atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and management.
- Continuously met or exceeded performance expectations, contributing to the overall success of the business.
- Improved food safety by diligently following proper food handling procedures and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Consistently maintained a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing to a high-performing team environment.
- Utilized proper food handling techniques to minimize cross-contamination risks and the potential for foodborne illnesses.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and in full compliance with company standards and applicable health codes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt, friendly service while accurately fulfilling food orders.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow during peak service hours, contributing to an efficient operation.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction levels by preparing orders accurately.
- Supported kitchen staff in daily operations, including prep work, cooking, and dishwashing as needed to ensure seamless service.
- Maintained organization in kitchen to keep track of multiple tasks and prepare meals correctly.
- Organized and re-stocked various stations and self-service items.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly delivering orders.
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
- Managed time to juggle multiple meal preparations simultaneously and complete job duties on time.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Diego Virtual School
San Diego, CA05-2024
Skills
- Cooking methods
- Safe Food Handling
- Order Taking
- Sanitation Procedures
- Hygiene practices
- Food Safety Compliance
- Food Preparation
- Food Storage
- Knife Skills
- Stock organization
- Food presentation
- Equipment Operation
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Portioning
- Recipe execution
- Ingredient measurement
- Workstation organization
- Safe handling guidelines
- Food preparation techniques
- Restaurant equipment maintenance
- Surface sanitation
- Team contribution
- Quality Control
- Preparation techniques
- Temperature Monitoring
- Food assembly
- Equipment Sanitation
- Safe food handling procedures
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Workplace Safety
- Attention to Detail
- Dishwasher Operation
- Decision-Making
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Reliability
- Adaptability
Timeline
Professional Food Handler
Adriano's Pizza Grotto
08.2024 - Current
Maintenance and Facility Worker
Mountain Empire School District
06.2024 - 08.2024
Professional Food Handler
Adriano's Pizza Grotto
03.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
San Diego Virtual School
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