ISRAEL ALONZO JR
Somerville,TX
Summary
Dynamic cook with a proven track record at Sonic, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. Enhanced kitchen efficiency and reduced food waste through effective organization and teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality dishes that elevated customer satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sonic
05.2025 - Current
- Learned food safety practices and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in meal preparation and food assembly for service.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens and grills, under supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and dining areas during shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Followed recipes accurately to produce consistent meal quality.
- Adapted to changing menu items and special dietary requests promptly.
- Supported inventory management by tracking ingredient availability regularly.
- 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.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
Home Care Provider
Imagine Enterprises
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided compassionate support to clients in daily activities and personal care.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation to appointments and social activities.
- Maintained accurate records of client care plans and daily progress notes.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client needs and changes in condition.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure well-being of clients at home.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care services.
- Developed tailored activity plans to enhance clients' physical and mental well-being.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting daily activities, progress, and any changes in health conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication channels for better care coordination.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Delivered high-quality care under pressure in emergency situations, ensuring the safety of both the patient and caregiver team members present at those times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Reduced hospitalization rates by closely monitoring symptoms and alerting healthcare providers when intervention was needed.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Foreman
Omar's Landscape
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Learned food safety practices and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in meal preparation and food assembly for service.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens and grills, under supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and dining areas during shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Followed recipes accurately to produce consistent meal quality.
- Adapted to changing menu items and special dietary requests promptly.
- Supported inventory management by tracking ingredient availability regularly.
- 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.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
Shipping Clerk
Food Service Warehouse
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Processed incoming shipments and verified accuracy of items received.
- Managed inventory control through systematic organization and tracking of stock levels.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to facilitate efficient loading and unloading of goods.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and materials.
- Maintained shipping documentation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on warehouse procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented improvements in packing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and meet shipping deadlines effectively.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
- Reduced shipping errors by implementing a thorough quality control system for outgoing orders.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
- Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining packing and labeling processes.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring seamless order processing and shipment tracking.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Optimized storage space usage by efficiently organizing inventory within the warehouse facility.
- Participated in regular safety training sessions, maintaining a secure working environment for all team members.
- Implemented innovative packaging solutions, minimizing product damage during transit.
- Enhanced overall productivity by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work area.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, including proper documentation for international shipments.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
Education
GED -
Windham
Huntsville, TXSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Portion control
- New hire training
- Food costing
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Health and safety compliance
- Food safety oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Imagine Enterprises
07.2025 - 01.2026
Cook
Sonic
05.2025 - Current
Shipping Clerk
Food Service Warehouse
10.2023 - 06.2024
Foreman
Omar's Landscape
01.2016 - 12.2016
GED -
Windham