Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
background-images
Florence Martinez

Florence Martinez

Waterville,OH

Summary

To obtain a full time position with a company that offers advancement

Diligent [Desired Position] with proven track record in high-volume kitchen environments. Demonstrated expertise in preparing diverse culinary dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Displayed proficiency in teamwork and adaptability to changing menus and customer preferences.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

Ayden of Waterville
02.2023 - 09.2025
  • Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
  • Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.

Cook

Herritage
01.2018 - 02.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • 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.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Dietary Manager

Heritage of Waterville
03.2018 - 01.2023
  • Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing well-balanced, nutritious meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
  • Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
  • Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of all dietary department activities.
  • Optimized kitchen workflow processes which led to reduced preparation times while maintaining high-quality meals.
  • Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.

Line Leader

Custom Deco
06.2013 - 10.2016
  • Production, Re-Pack, Lear-End, Decal: placed and removed Libby glass products on and off lear, boxed Libby glasses into appropriate cases, placed requested decals onto Libby glasses as requested by customer.
  • Dave Street (419) 698-2900

Machine Operator

Palm Plastics
02.2013 - 05.2013
  • Produced various plastic items; totes, garbage cans, commodes, laundry baskets, and Christmas items.
  • Tim Hoover (419) 373-6500

Caregiver

G.A.P.L.N Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2013
  • Attended to the needs of the elderly. I planned meals, passed medications, cooked, light house cleaning, managed banking & grocery budgets.
  • Eulodia Hurtado 567-377-9990

Education

High School -

Wichita Falls High School
Wichita Falls, Texas
05.2006

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Cooking
  • Maintaining cleanliness and order
  • Efficient food preparation
  • Food handling skills
  • Culinary presentation
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food waste reduction
  • Contamination prevention

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

Ayden of Waterville
02.2023 - 09.2025

Dietary Manager

Heritage of Waterville
03.2018 - 01.2023

Cook

Herritage
01.2018 - 02.2024

Line Leader

Custom Deco
06.2013 - 10.2016

Machine Operator

Palm Plastics
02.2013 - 05.2013

Caregiver

G.A.P.L.N Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2013

High School -

Wichita Falls High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE