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Jose Tavera

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Talented candidate skilled at completing daily assignments and contributing to team success. Always willing to take on any task. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies. Thrives on learning new skills quickly and approaches daily challenges with flexibility and openness to changing needs. Superior work ethic with excellent communication, multitasking and prioritization skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Painter

Tavera's Painting
Bakersfield, CA
09.2014 - 11.2016
  • Created special finishes with basic and complex techniques, including faux finishing
  • Prepared surfaces by filling cracks and holes with fillers such as putty and plaster
  • Finished wood and metal structures with finishes such as stains or enamel coatings.

Truck Driver

L K Construction & West Star Company
Shafter, CA
02.2011 - 03.2014
  • Drove routes up to 1200 miles to pick up and deliver diverse loads
  • Reduced shipment errors with routine checks on cargo, verifying details against paperwork
  • Avoided delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for traffic and construction issues.

Truck Driver Laborer

Pro Build Company
Bakersfield, CA
08.2010 - 03.2011
  • Improved transportation by palletizing small boxes for faster lifting
  • Transported items with forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes
  • Met continuous demands in a fast-paced environment by quickly picking up and moving loads.

Truck Driver

J&R Trucking
Bakersfield, CA
03.2007 - 07.2010
  • Drove routes up to 1200 miles to pick up and deliver diverse loads
  • Avoided delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for traffic and construction issues
  • Used trailers safely, coupling and uncoupling connections with consistency and skill
  • Prevented problems while transporting dangerous goods by carefully following safety procedures.

Cook

Pedal Car Cafe
Bakersfield, CA
02.2005 - 03.2007
  • Prioritized orders to maintain efficiency and synchronize timely delivery of guest orders
  • Stored food in designated containers, rotated inventory to reduce spoilage, and noted purchasing needs for supervisor review
  • Memorized recipes and cooked meals to meet all required nutrition and portion specifications.

Cook

Dukes Ranch Resturant
Bakersfield, CA
06.2000 - 02.2005
  • Prioritized orders to maintain efficiency and synchronize timely delivery of guest orders
  • Promoted team efficiency by using downtime to restock supplies and clean surfaces, equipment, and floors
  • Stored food in designated containers, rotated inventory to reduce spoilage, and noted purchasing needs for supervisor review
  • Managed incoming supplies, including unloading trucks, rotating perishables, and putting items in proper locations.

Cook

Hill House Resturant
Bakersfield, CA
09.1995 - 11.2000
  • Promoted team efficiency by using downtime to restock supplies and clean surfaces, equipment, and floors
  • Prioritized orders to maintain efficiency and synchronize timely delivery of guest orders
  • Adhered to safety and sanitation requirements regarding food handling, storage, and preparation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree -

University of Guadalajara

Skills

  • Ethnic cooking
  • Recipe-based cooking
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Food preparation
  • Truck driving
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Equipment Troubleshooting

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Interior Painter

Tavera's Painting
09.2014 - 11.2016

Truck Driver

L K Construction & West Star Company
02.2011 - 03.2014

Truck Driver Laborer

Pro Build Company
08.2010 - 03.2011

Truck Driver

J&R Trucking
03.2007 - 07.2010

Cook

Pedal Car Cafe
02.2005 - 03.2007

Cook

Dukes Ranch Resturant
06.2000 - 02.2005

Cook

Hill House Resturant
09.1995 - 11.2000

Bachelor's Degree -

University of Guadalajara

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