Open To Work
Jose Manuel Navarrete Vega
Metalex
Mundelein,IL
1
Language
2
years of professional experience
Skilled food preparation professional with expertise in kitchen operations and safe food handling practices. Maintained cleanliness and compliance with safety standards while accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences. Managed multiple tasks effectively in fast-paced environments, ensuring high-quality service and resident satisfaction.
Work History
Machine Operator
1 Year 1 Month- Operated metal forming machines for Metalex production lines.
- Set up equipment for cutting, stamping, and shaping operations.
- Monitored machine output for quality and material alignment.
- Cleaned machines and maintained safe workspace conditions.
Caregiver
1 Year 2 Months- Assisted Aspen Woods residents with bathing, dressing, and daily personal care.
- Monitored resident comfort, safety, and changes in condition throughout shifts.
- Supported medication reminders following Aspen Woods care plans and instructions.
- Documented care tasks and resident observations in shift records.
- Communicated resident needs to nurses and team members promptly.
Cook
2 Years- cook and wash dishes and also followed recipes acording to the menus and followed conpany procedures
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Checked food temperatures and followed safe handling procedures during service.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained clean kitchen equipment, prep areas, and food storage spaces.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Stocked ingredients and rotated inventory in kitchen and pantry areas.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Coordinated with nursing staff on resident meal preferences and restrictions.
- Supported team during busy meal periods in senior living dining operations.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Education
Skills
Personal care assistance
Assistance with ADLs
Medication reminders
Vital monitoring
Resident monitoring
Care documentation
Care plan support
Resident engagement
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Minimum Desired Compensation
$27/hr
Timeline
Machine Operator
Metalex
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Caregiver
Aspen Woods
07.2025 - 09.2026Read More
Cook
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06.2024 - 06.2026Read More
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