Judith Mendoza Cruz
Lynden,WA
Summary
Dedicated and responsible high school student with hands-on experience in culinary arts and community service. Food Worker Card certified, with strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and teamwork in kitchen settings. Experienced church volunteer, skilled in event setup, organization, and supporting outreach activities. Reliable, hardworking, and able to collaborate effectively in team-based environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Arts Student
Meridian High School
Bellingham, Washington
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with peers on group projects to enhance teamwork and communication skills.
- Practiced food safety protocols to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Assisted in organizing kitchen inventory to ensure efficient use of ingredients and supplies.
- Supported kitchen staff in setting up cooking stations and preparing ingredients for daily tasks.
- Learned effective time management skills while balancing multiple cooking tasks.
- Assisted in cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
- Monitored quality control processes for each dish prepared to ensure consistency across dishes.
Student Volunteer
Assumption Church
Bellingham, Washington
12.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated community outreach events to enhance church engagement and participation.
- Supported fundraising initiatives through effective management of donations and partnerships.
- Managed schedules and organized materials to streamline administrative processes.
- Facilitated setup and breakdown of church events, ensuring welcoming environments.
- Straightened chairs, swept debris and cleaned tables to maintain clean and organized work area.
Education
Meridian High School
194 W Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA 9822606-2027
Skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Cleaning protocols
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Kitchen safety
- Workstation organization
- Effective communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Culinary Arts Student
Meridian High School
09.2025 - Current
Student Volunteer
Assumption Church
12.2024 - 12.2024
Meridian High School