Jennifer Torres-Grimaldo
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic sanitation lead with proven expertise at Taylor Farms, enhancing health and safety compliance through rigorous cleaning procedures and effective chemical handling. Recognized for mentoring new hires and fostering a collaborative environment, driving improved sanitation practices and operational efficiency. Committed to maintaining high standards while ensuring a safe workplace for all.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Lead Person/Inventory Scanner
Taylor Farms
11.2016 - 02.2025
- Supported successful audit outcomes by demonstrating robust sanitation practices during internal and external inspections.
- Contributed to the development of new hires by serving as a mentor and sharing best practices in sanitation procedures.
- Increased accuracy in chemical usage by monitoring inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed, and tracking consumption rates.
- Enhanced employee knowledge on sanitation protocols with comprehensive training programs.
- Maintained neat, clean and sanitized work areas.
- Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly, and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
Wait Staff Member
I-HOP
04.2012 - 02.2016
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and efficiently addressing concerns.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and timely delivery of dishes to guests.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff members, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Wait Staff Member
I-HOP
05.2009 - 03.2012
- Streamlined dining experience for patrons through consistent communication with kitchen staff regarding order updates and special requests.
- Set up dining room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
- Contributed to increased sales by upselling menu items and suggesting daily specials to guests.
- Minimized wait times by quickly seating guests during peak hours, improving overall customer experience.
- Accurately managed cash transactions while handling high-volume shifts, ensuring balanced registers at the end of each shift.
- Assisted in food preparation as directed while following instructions to meet specific dietary needs.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
Education
GED -
Dallas Can Academy
Dallas,Tx06-2012
Skills
- Cleaning procedures
- Health and safety compliance
- Chemical handling
- Scheduling
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Sanitation training
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Hand and power tool operation
- Heavy lifting
- Detail-oriented
- Safety standards and protocols
- Pressure washing
- Waste disposal
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Inventory management
- New employee training
- Equipment maintenance
- Floor polishing and buffing
- Work orders
- Team building
- Floor cleaning
- Attention to detail
- Routine maintenance
- Safety and compliance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Sanitation procedures
- Quality control inspection
- Heavy equipment operation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sanitation Lead Person/Inventory Scanner
Taylor Farms
11.2016 - 02.2025
Wait Staff Member
I-HOP
04.2012 - 02.2016
Wait Staff Member
I-HOP
05.2009 - 03.2012
GED -
Dallas Can Academy
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