Elizabeth Gonzalez
Greenfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic Shift Leader with a proven track record at Grateful Bread, excelling in team collaboration and food safety. Skilled in staff training and scheduling, I fostered a culture of accountability and development, enhancing team performance and ensuring compliance with sanitation standards. Bilingual communicator adept at bridging gaps for diverse clientele.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Leader
Grateful Bread
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed daily activities to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coached 10 team members on effective food preparation methods and hygiene protocols.
- Scheduled team shifts to maximize labor utilization at high-demand times.
- Encouraged development and advancement of junior staff skills.
- Led team meetings to communicate objectives and drive performance accountability.
Spanish Interpreter
UFWA
03.2016 - 10.2020
- Enabled clear client interactions through accurate Spanish interpretation across various scenarios.
- Ensured clear communication in consultations with Spanish-speaking clients and staff.
- Translated complex jargon on the spot to improve understanding across different languages.
Banquet Server
Radisson Hotel & Confrence Center
03.2007 - 12.2011
- Delivered exceptional dining experiences by efficiently serving food and beverages to guests.
- Partnered with culinary staff to secure swift and accurate completion of orders for occasions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of banquet areas, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down event spaces, ensuring smooth transitions between functions.
Education
High School Diploma - GED
5 Keys Online High School
Sacramento, CA07.2024
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Food safety
- Food safety and sanitation
- Active listener
- Customer service
- Store operations
- Scheduling staff
- Sanitation procedures
- Food presentation
- Pastry techniques
- Order fulfillment
- Bilingual
- Stand 8 hours
- Fifo
- Staff training
- People management
Shift leader
Certification
EV Forklift Counter Balance certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Shift Leader
Grateful Bread
07.2024 - 05.2025
Spanish Interpreter
UFWA
03.2016 - 10.2020
Banquet Server
Radisson Hotel & Confrence Center
03.2007 - 12.2011
High School Diploma - GED
5 Keys Online High School