Jose Luis Orozco Flores
Bakersfiled ,CA
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, experienced at Brookdale Assisted Living. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing, I excelled in maintaining kitchen hygiene and efficiency. Adaptable and organized, I effectively collaborated with teams to enhance food preparation processes while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher
Brookdale Assisted Living
Bakersfield, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Operated commercial dishwashing equipment efficiently to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in organizing and storing clean dishes, utensils, and kitchenware for easy access.
- Learned proper techniques for handling hazardous materials and following safety protocols.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean dishes during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of dishwashing area to support overall kitchen hygiene practices.
- Supported inventory management by reporting low stock levels of cleaning supplies promptly.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced kitchen environment while ensuring efficiency.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Prepared Foods Team Member
Everson Spice
Long Beach CA
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Prepared high-quality prepared foods in accordance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and improve efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and replenishing supplies as needed.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring proper usage and maintenance protocols were followed.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and customer preferences, maintaining flexibility in food preparation tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, adhering to health regulations and best practices for food safety.
- Engaged with customers to provide product knowledge and enhance overall shopping experience.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss feedback and implement suggestions for process improvements.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient food preparation and safety.
- Completed all hot and cold food assignments to meet deadlines for meal preparation.
- Stored refrigerated and frozen items at correct temperatures to comply with food safety rules.
- Stocked food items upon manger request and adhered to food safety standards at all times.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide accurate information and make personalized recommendations to customers.
Cook
Long Beach Cafe
Long Beach, CA
03.1994 - 07.2019
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Dishwasher operation
- Cleaning procedures
- Organizational strengths
- Proper sanitation
- Restocking skills
- Supply restocking
Timeline
Dishwasher
Brookdale Assisted Living
08.2023 - Current
Prepared Foods Team Member
Everson Spice
07.2020 - 09.2023
Cook
Long Beach Cafe
03.1994 - 07.2019