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Elena Castillo

Student
Visalia,California

Summary

Enthusiastic Volunteer with years of service in community outreach initiatives. Smart and capable with compassionate heart. Highly organized with dedication to achievement. Dependable Food Service Worker with background in foodservice and related positions. Works effectively within teams on timely, high-quality food preparation to drive patron satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Team Member

Chef's Kitchen
Collegedale, TN
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Sanitized tables, high chairs and drink fountain areas after customer use and periodically throughout day.
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.

Volunteer

The Ark Community Church
Visalia, CA
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Greeted visitors and answered questions.
  • Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
  • Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
  • Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
  • Helped with special events such as Vacation Bible School to coordinate resources, spaces and schedules.
  • Vacuumed carpets, cleaned bathrooms and washed windows to keep church clean.
  • Led a music praise team.

Volunteer

Visalia Pioneers Pathfinder Club
Visalia, CA
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
  • Planned camping trips
  • Food preparation for camping trips
  • Assisted in Fundraising through planning and coordinating.
  • Spokesperson for club
  • Taught nine and ten year olds survival and leadership skills.

Teacher's Assistant

Armona Union Academy
Armona, CA
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Organized guided skills practice and memorization tasks for students.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Administered and graded homework assignments and tests.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.

Volunteer

Assistance Service Dog Educational Center
Woodlake, CA
02.2019 - 06.2019

Assisted program manager in training service dogs for persons with PTSD, Autism, Type 1 Diabetes, and the physically disabled.

Groomed dogs and taught dogs to obey commands.

Trained dogs for certification.

Education

Associate of Science -

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Sycamore Academy
Keene, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Educational Settings
  • Dog Behavior
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Material Handling
  • Youth Guidance
  • Staff Assistance
  • Community Outreach
  • Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
  • Sandwich Artistry

Timeline

Food Service Team Member

Chef's Kitchen
08.2021 - 10.2021

Teacher's Assistant

Armona Union Academy
08.2019 - 03.2020

Volunteer

Assistance Service Dog Educational Center
02.2019 - 06.2019

Volunteer

Visalia Pioneers Pathfinder Club
09.2018 - 04.2020

Volunteer

The Ark Community Church
01.2018 - 08.2021

Associate of Science -

College of The Sequoias

High School Diploma -

Sycamore Academy
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