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Joseph Mendoza

Watsonville,CA

Summary

Dependable college graduate with a baccalaureate degree in social behavioral science. Consistent history of employment with diverse skillsets including data collecting, extensive culinary knowledge, and understanding of construction labor. Highly motivated individual in hopes of learning a new skill to it's most efficient capacity and becoming a high performing addition to any company.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer

Fuse Architects + Builders
Capitola, CA
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with team to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing excess materials or tools from job sites. Ensured safety of senior members by maintaining an up to code work environment.
  • Performed diverse tasks by hand, with power tools and automated equipment.
  • Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.

Sushi Chef

Sushi Garden Restaurant
Watsonville, CA
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with Head chef to create restaurant sushi menu with unique and delicious options.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Assistant chef/head chef for multiple locations.
  • Mentored under numerous chefs that taught knife skills, plate presentation, ingredient preparation, and customer and restaurant management.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques and critical thinking skillsets.

Server

Ella's At The Airport
Watsonville, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Increased beverage sales with food and drink pairing suggestions to suit unique customer preferences.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Resolved customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

Produce Inspector

RJO Produce
Fresno, CA
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Trained in innovative surveying software that conducted and reported data for RJO headquarters
  • Developed driving safety skills, reporting to produce cooling and storage facilities throughout Watsonville, Castroville and Salinas.
  • Primarily gathered information on strawberry shipments and pre transport quality of the produce.
  • Physically inspected produce and collected data into a surveying system where I was in charge of approving or denying company's product for national distribution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Behavioral Science

California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Willingness to Learn
  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication
  • Ability to obtain information quickly
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Consistency and Accountability
  • Understanding of human behaviors and management
  • Strong Teamwork skills
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Basic Carpentry
  • Proficient with Microsoft and Google productivity suites
  • Knowledge of the value of jobsite safety

Timeline

Laborer

Fuse Architects + Builders
06.2021 - 05.2022

Sushi Chef

Sushi Garden Restaurant
04.2019 - 05.2021

Server

Ella's At The Airport
01.2018 - 01.2019

Produce Inspector

RJO Produce
01.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Social Behavioral Science

California State University - Monterey Bay

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Cabrillo College

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