Elaine Ortiz
Minneapolis,MN
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Taco Bell
Minneapolis, MN
03.2026 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items following standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
- Ensured food safety and sanitation standards complied with local health regulations.
- Trained new team members on kitchen operations and best practices for efficiency.
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow during peak service hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced food waste and enhanced ingredient utilization.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Material Handler
Panasonic Energy of North America
Sparks, NV
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked in more than one station. Preped cathode and anode. Preped materials for our machine operation. Helped out in different areas
Cook/Cashier
Taco Bell
Bakersfield, CA
10.2015 - 08.2023
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to standardized recipes and procedures.
- Operated kitchen equipment and ensured proper maintenance for optimal performance.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies to maintain stock.
Caregiver
ResCare Community Living
Tucson, AZ
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Was In home with patient. Cooked clean did activity’s. Took them to school & work . Was in charge of meds.
Stocker
Walmart
Bakersfield, CA
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Loaded and unloading food from truck stocked & sorted food on pallets then to carts and stocked in right departments
Cashier/Server
Chat N Chew
Bakersfield, CA
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced daily sales reports.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience.
- Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures and systems.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Education
High school or equivalent - undefined
East Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA08.2012
Skills
Typing
Caregiving
Home Care
Meal Preparation
Senior Care
Food Preparation
Laundry
Cooking
Medication Administration
Cleaning Experience
Dementia Care
Personal Assistant Experience
Developmental Disabilities Experience
Memory Care
Babysitting
Commercial Cleaning
Nannying
Teaching
Materials Handling
Pallet Jack
Hospitality
Home care
Customer service
Driving
Communication skills
Serving
Restaurant experience
Senior care
Cash register
Working with people with autism
Patient monitoring
Resident's rights
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Took cpr class
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Cook
Taco Bell
03.2026 - Current
Material Handler
Panasonic Energy of North America
08.2023 - 02.2024
Caregiver
ResCare Community Living
08.2021 - 12.2022
Stocker
Walmart
02.2018 - 05.2018
Cook/Cashier
Taco Bell
10.2015 - 08.2023
Cashier/Server
Chat N Chew
08.2014 - 10.2015
High school or equivalent - undefined
East Bakersfield High School