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Etelvina Mendez

Garland,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in food preparation and laundry operations at Rio Grande and Tide Laundromat. Skilled in quality control and kitchen sanitation, with a strong commitment to excellent customer service. Experienced in medication monitoring and effective teamwork, consistently meeting high standards in fast-paced environments. Known for getting along well with others and helping maintain a positive work atmosphere.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

House keeping

Private Household
Dallas, Texas
02.2025 - Current
  • Helping with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry tasks.
  • Inspecting rooms after they're cleaned by housekeeping staff members.
  • Monitoring vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Providing emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Monitoring medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.

Wash and Fold

Tide Laundromat
Garland, Texas
08.2024 - 08.2025
  • Performed laundry duties such as washing, drying, folding and delivering linen in a timely manner.
  • Sorted laundry by color, fabric type, and cleaning requirements to prevent damage and ensure quality results
  • Folded clothes and linens neatly and consistently, making sure everything was organized and ready for use or delivery.
  • Handled delicate fabrics and specialty garments using appropriate washing and drying techniques

cook, dishwasher, client service

Rio Grande
Garland, Texas
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Demonstrated proper techniques for food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
  • Prepared ingredients for use in cooking and serving food.
  • Followed cooking instructions accurately for each dish served.
  • Assisted in training new cooking assistants.
  • Monitored food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating, and serving processes.
  • Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.

Fruit area, garnishing, pastry's

Royal Catering inc.
Richardson, Texas
04.2021 - 07.2023
  • Assisted customers in selecting desired types of fruits from displays according to their needs.
  • Cleaned and cut apples, oranges, bananas, pineapples, and other fruits into slices and cubes for use in salads or other dishes.
  • Performed daily maintenance on slicing equipment including oiling blades and checking gauges.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift by wiping down surfaces regularly.
  • Sliced fruits or vegetables for garnishing plates prior to serving dessert courses.
  • Controlled portion sizes and garnishing to optimize cost controls.
  • Provided exceptional attention to detail in garnishing and presenting dishes.
  • Frosted cupcakes with different flavors of icing according to customers' specifications.
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries with chocolate, fondant and other toppings.
  • Transported prepared items from the kitchen to designated areas using carts or trays.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate activities in the kitchen.

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Meal presentation
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Laundry handling
  • Quality control
  • Medication monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Good housekeeping
  • Food safety guidelines

Affiliations

  • Community volunteering, church activities, cooking, family time

Timeline

House keeping

Private Household
02.2025 - Current

Wash and Fold

Tide Laundromat
08.2024 - 08.2025

cook, dishwasher, client service

Rio Grande
06.2024 - 12.2024

Fruit area, garnishing, pastry's

Royal Catering inc.
04.2021 - 07.2023

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