Genevieve Galloway
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Motivated kitchen worker ready to build foundation in food service. Eager to learn all kitchen roles and contribute to team success. Dependable, reliable and hardworking with basic cleaning, sanitizing and stock management skills. Dedicated to maintaining full stocks of clean dishes and utensils to meet expected customer needs. Safety- and team-oriented with organized and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced kitchen environment. Flexible worker well-versed in operating industrial dishwashers, stocking supplies and maintaining kitchen work areas. Considered hardworking, punctual and easygoing team member. Diligent individual mops floors, takes out trash and sanitizes countertops to assist in keeping kitchen area maintained and up to standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Diligent Dishwasher with two years of experience cleaning dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment. Team player with experience in dishwashing and prep cook. Quick and precise while always following quality standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dishwasher
Papalo
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or other cooking ware items used often by kitchen staff.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
- Stored dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment in proper locations.
- Delivered washed dishes to various stations throughout restaurant to help team stay productive and focused on customer needs.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Monitored dishwashing machines for proper functioning.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- When needed would help in the front of the restaurant bussing tables.
Dishwasher/Kitchen Prep Cook
Boss Bird Kitchen
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots, trays, and bus tubs used often by kitchen staff.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware and utensils to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.
- Inspected dishwashing equipment and reported issues to supervisor.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Kept dishes and utensils clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Delivered washed dishes to various stations throughout restaurant to help team stay productive and focused on customer needs.
- Monitored dishwashing machines for proper functioning.
- Sorted and rinsed dirty dishes and utensils prior to washing.
- Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors, and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
- Stored dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment in proper locations.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
Jewelry Repair
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
- Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
- Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
- Assessed pieces to evaluate quality and accuracy according to design.
- Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
- Conducted research of seasonal market trends and customer buying preferences.
- Maintained equipment in good working order, completing adjustments and repairs to promote longevity.
- Modified designs to meet client demands.
- Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
- Applied knowledge of clarity, symmetry and other factors to assign quality grades to stones.
- Verified worker skill and technical accuracy during processing by closely examining in-progress work.
- Evaluated every incoming piece to document dimensions and existing flaws.
- Conferred with customers about jewelry preferences and sizing requirements to understand needs.
- Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
- Offered clients and employees expertise on repair needs, educating about feasible repairs and potential problems.
Jewelry Maker
Self Employed
03.2010 - Current
- Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
- Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
- Conducted research of seasonal market trends and customer buying preferences.
- Created professionally staged images using special lighting and backgrounds to display pieces attractively.
- Modified designs to meet client demands.
- Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
- Assessed pieces to evaluate quality and accuracy according to design.
- Maintained equipment in good working order, completing adjustments and repairs to promote longevity.
- Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
- Applied knowledge of clarity, symmetry and other factors to assign quality grades to stones.
- Verified worker skill and technical accuracy during processing by closely examining in-progress work.
- Worked with twisted and damaged metal items to restore appearance by correcting damages.
- Constructed both one-off and mass-produced items with skilled finishing work such as engravings and embossings.
- Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough inspections and cleanings of jewelry items to evaluate expected durability and construction quality.
- Conferred with customers about jewelry preferences and sizing requirements to understand needs.
- Returned older pieces to lustrous shine by cleaning, polishing and electroplating.
- Offered clients expertise on repair needs, educating about feasible repairs and potential problems.
- Completed work with metals such as silver, copper, brass, as well as wide range of stone types.
- Evaluated cut, color and clarity to assign grades to stones.
- Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.
- Checked completed jewelry pieces to evaluate quality and made adjustments to align with customer demands.
- Evaluated every incoming piece to document dimensions and existing flaws.
- Completed accurate measures of customers to produce well-sized pieces proportional to individual dimensions.
- Selected and acquired metals and gems for designs.
Education
Art
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CAHigh School Diploma -
West Hills High School
Santee, CA06-2012
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Kitchen equipment use
- Chemical use
- Efficient nature
- Food preparation and safety
- Restocking skills
- Organizational strengths
- Dishwasher operation
- Stocking and replenishing
- Performance improvement
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent and clear Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Jewelry repair knowledge
- Jewelry repair
- Jewelry repair techniques
- Attention to detail
- Table bussing
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Punctuality
- Safety awareness
- Proper sanitation
- Troubleshooting skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Food safety regulations
- Dish sanitizing
- High efficiency
- Work area maintenance
- Active listening
Certification
Food handlers license, ServSafe
Additional Information
- Schedule is usually open for both daytime and evening work.
- Available to work on weekends.
- May have class during the Fall and Spring semesters as a part time student. However I am willing to work with my schedule.
- Has a reliable form of transportation.
- Is capable of lifting weight of 15Ib to 20Ib.
- Willing to work overtime.
- Will inform ahead of time for requesting days off.
- Is willing to cover for someone if available.
Accomplishments
Their jewelry piece, a cognac leather cuff with a painted jasper cabochon set in a brass bezel, was displayed in Grossmont College Hyde art gallery in 2016. While in 2020 two printmaking pieces were displayed in the online Grossmont College Hyde art gallery. One of the people chosen to read two short poems that were written by me for Virtual Open Mic - Emceed by Deejay Kuttin Kandi on October 13th of 2021.
Was requested to write an album review of the recently released EP, DATALEAK i, by musician and producer Marshall "gripp" Gillson on June 30th, 2023.
Timeline
Dishwasher
Papalo
11.2023 - 10.2024
Dishwasher/Kitchen Prep Cook
Boss Bird Kitchen
02.2022 - 10.2023
Jewelry Repair
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
Jewelry Maker
Self Employed
03.2010 - Current
Food handlers license, ServSafe
Art
Grossmont College
High School Diploma -
West Hills High School
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