Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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iris Pedraza

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at Norikase, excelling in food preparation and presentation. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through exceptional customer service and effective teamwork. Skilled in cooking techniques and kitchen sanitation management, ensuring high-quality meals while maintaining a calm and disciplined approach in fast-paced environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook and Preparer

Norikase
11.2024 - Current

Directed culinary processes for diverse menu items.

Caregiver

Private Care
07.2024 - 09.2025
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to family members and healthcare providers.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Maintained a clean and organized living environment, promoting hygiene and well-being.
  • Provided companionship to clients, enhancing emotional support and social interaction.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring adherence to care plans.
  • Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Loundry

Pontevedra Inn Club
06.2021 - 11.2022

Operated industrial machines for ironing and folding garments.

Education

Cuidador - Asistente De Adulto Mayor

Cruz Roja Española
Dos Hermanas-Sevilla /España
12.2017

Graduado -

Bajo Guadalquivir-Sevilla/España
Av.trebujena(Sevilla ,España)
06.1992

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Frying
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food presentation
  • Food waste reduction
  • Performance improvement
  • Portion control
  • Food plating
  • Food handler certification
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Grilling expertise
  • Sauce making
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Allergen awareness
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Problem-solving
  • Food storage
  • Calm demeanor
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Sauteing
  • Recipe-based cooking
  • Kitchen sanitation management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Cook and Preparer

Norikase
11.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Private Care
07.2024 - 09.2025

Loundry

Pontevedra Inn Club
06.2021 - 11.2022

Cuidador - Asistente De Adulto Mayor

Cruz Roja Española

Graduado -

Bajo Guadalquivir-Sevilla/España
iris Pedraza