Elizabeth Varela
Indio,CA
Summary
Dynamic Nutrition Services Assistant with extensive experience at La Quinta High School, excelling in food safety and meal preparation. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I effectively manage dietary restrictions while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Recognized for attention to detail and exceptional customer service, I consistently enhance operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Service Assistant
La Quinta high school
La Quinta, CA
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Set up speed lines area before meal service begins.
- Operated register efficiently during meal services.
- Monitored temperature of food items during storage, preparation, and serving.
- Organized supplies and restocked shelves as needed.
- Prepared special meals according to students allergy info.
- Performed daily cleaning duties including mopping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols when using kitchen appliances such as ovens, stoves, mixers .
- Ensured compliance with sanitation regulations when handling food, utensils, and equipment.
- Collected dishes, loaded dishwasher and unloaded after completed cycles to keep clean dishes on-hand.
- Minimized spoilage risks by rotating stock according to first-in-first-out processes( FIFO)
- Maintained accurate records of food consumption and Leftovers.
- Received deliveries from vendors ensuring freshness and quality of goods received, exp date and right temp
Nutrition Services Assistant ( NSA)
Desert Ridge Academy
Indio, CA
04.2018 - 05.2024
- Responsible for prepping Breakfast, Lunch and other programs like ELOP and SUPPER
- Reviewed students food allergies, diet and restricted food choices from menu.
- Organized food storage areas and labeled products correctly for easy identification using FIFO method.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations related to food safety standards.
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure efficient operation of cafeteria.
- Adhered to all sanitation policies while preparing meals in the kitchen area.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes, utensils, equipment, work surfaces, refrigerators, freezers and other kitchen tools.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning floors, walls and counters in order to maintain a clean working environment.
- Collected dishes, loaded dishwasher and unloaded after completed cycles to keep clean dishes on-hand.
- Operated cash registers efficiently when necessary,Ala cart or window also handling payments from students to their accounts accurately.
- I have also covered the position of NSS (9moth's+) and NSSO
- Carried out administrative duties including filing documents related to nutrition services operations.
- Attended regular meetings with other staff members concerning new initiatives or changes in nutrition services.
- Checked food temperatures during meal service, ensuring that all items were served at proper temperature.
- Followed established procedures for receiving deliveries from suppliers and verifying contents against invoices, ensure exp date and quality of products
- Ordered necessary supplies from warehouse, sunrise, Hollandia when needed.
- Checked and updated diet or allergy students orders via computer database.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items and divided into speed lines for 1st and 2nd lunch.
- I had to make sure our team was counting leftovers and disposing correctly, and lastly counting our leftover numbers and submitting into our menu production sheet.
Noon Duty Supervisor
Carrillo Ranch Elementary
Indio, CA
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Responsible for opening and closing school gates at specific times
- Monitored student behavior, intervening when necessary to maintain order.
- Organized playtime activities for students during recess periods.
- Developed effective communication systems between Noon Duty Supervisor staff members.
- Ensured safe and secure environment for students during breakfast and lunch time.
- Performed daily walkthroughs of cafeteria areas and playgrounds to check for any hazards or issues needing attention or repair.
- Maintained accurate records of disciplinary actions taken against students.
- Documented my hours and dates worked to submitted at the end of month.
Tutor for Math and Reading
Above & Beyond Learning Company (Temp)
Indio , CA
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school, for all grades.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress for reporting purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress.
- Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
- Managed all aspects of data entry into various computer programs like outlook, excel, PowerPoint, received and make phone calls transmit information or documents to company by email, fax or scan.
Cashier/Assistant Kitchen Manager
Best Western Hotel
Palm Desert, CA
04.2001 - 02.2016
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout areas and completed other general cleaning duties as assigned.
- Stocked shelves with incoming goods from delivery trucks as needed.
- Verified that all coupons were valid before processing their food order.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance .
- Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers or automatic debits.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Swept and mopped front end during shifts to maintain professional appearance.
- Interacted politely with customers to promote quality service during breakfast service
- Resolved customer complaints regarding service.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and food orders.
Education
COSMETOLOGIST - COSMETOLOGIST
CV Beauty College
La Quinta, CA05-2010
High School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School
Palm Desert, CA06-2001
Skills
- Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish Many years of experience in customer service, food handling and kitchen equipment Knowledge of health codes and sanitation principles
- Food safety
- Meal preparation
- Dietary restriction knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Sanitation practices
- Customer service
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Nutrition Service Assistant
La Quinta high school
05.2024 - 06.2025
Nutrition Services Assistant ( NSA)
Desert Ridge Academy
04.2018 - 05.2024
Noon Duty Supervisor
Carrillo Ranch Elementary
11.2016 - 04.2018
Tutor for Math and Reading
Above & Beyond Learning Company (Temp)
02.2016 - 09.2016
Cashier/Assistant Kitchen Manager
Best Western Hotel
04.2001 - 02.2016
COSMETOLOGIST - COSMETOLOGIST
CV Beauty College
High School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School
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