Jazlin Escamilla
Visalia,CA
Summary
Dynamic Dietary Assistant with proven expertise at Orchards At Tulare, enhancing kitchen productivity through effective food preparation and strong team collaboration. Skilled in accommodating special diets and ensuring compliance with safety standards, I foster positive resident interactions and maintain high cleanliness levels, contributing to an exceptional dining experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Assistant
Orchards At Tulare
Tulare, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Supported kitchen staff with daily food service tasks, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Monitored inventory levels of food supplies, placing orders to prevent shortages.
- Ensured compliance with safety and sanitation standards in food handling and storage practices.
- Coordinated special dietary events, enhancing resident engagement through themed meal offerings.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, assembling plates, and serving meals during peak hours.
Dietary Aide
Grand Oaks Care Center
Tulare, CA
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted in meal preparation and service for residents, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas, enhancing resident dining experience.
- Supported kitchen staff in inventory management, tracking food supplies and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with nutrition team to accommodate special dietary needs of residents.
- Engaged with residents to promote positive mealtime interactions and feedback collection.
- Monitored food safety standards during food handling and storage processes.
- Trained new staff on kitchen protocols and safe food handling practices.
Worker
Imagineu Interactive Children's Museum
Visalia, CA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of museum exhibits for optimal visitor experience.
- Collaborated with team members to set up interactive activities, ensuring engagement and educational value.
- Supported daily operations by monitoring visitor flow and providing information on exhibits and programs.
- Handled routine maintenance tasks to ensure safety standards were met throughout the museum premises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Visalia, CASkills
- Patient communication
- Food preparation
- Verbal communication
- Cooking techniques
- Special diets
- Portion control
- Dietary restrictions
- Customer service
- Time management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Computer skills
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen organization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dietary Assistant
Orchards At Tulare
07.2025 - Current
Dietary Aide
Grand Oaks Care Center
07.2023 - 07.2025
Worker
Imagineu Interactive Children's Museum
08.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Visalia Charter Independent Study