Lato Estrella
Redding
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in driving operational efficiency and enhancing service quality. Skilled in conflict resolution and multitasking, with a focus on customer satisfaction. Experienced in managing workflows in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards and attention to detail. Strong work ethic and adaptability enable effective independent work and quick mastery of new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cook
Pathways to Housing
Redding
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines and client needs.
- Assisted in inventory management and stock rotation of kitchen supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Followed safety protocols for food handling and kitchen operations.
Kitchen Staff Member
MAVERICK
Anderson
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during preparation and storage.
SHIFT LEADER
McDonald's
Detroit Lakes
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Motivated team to deliver quality service while promoting energetic and collaborative environment.
- Delegated tasks, communicated expectations and directed workflows to improve performance.
- Managed operations during shift, with total awareness of activities of employees and customers.
- Handled escalated complaints with swift acknowledgement, expert conflict-resolution and creative problem-solving.
LINE COOK
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
Detroit Lakes
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Followed established recipes to prepare and cook menu items.
- Cooked, arranged and presented high-quality food.
- Crafted and prepared diverse and innovative dishes to drive repeat business.
- Utilized local and sustainable produce to create high-quality dishes with focus on freshness and flavor.
CREW
Buger King
Detroit Lakes
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Greeted customers to take food orders and provide menu information.
- Adapted to restaurant operational needs at peak times.
- Operated cash register to receive cash or card customer payments.
NIGHT STOCKER
Walmart
Redding
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Located and pulled merchandise on out-of-stock pull lists and prepared items for sales floor stocking and replenishment.
- Rotated merchandise to maintain freshness and quality and disposed of damaged and expired items.
- Oversaw labeling and packaging processes for inventory items.
- Located and pulled merchandise on out-of-stock pull lists to facilitate timely restocking on sales floor.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- inventory management
- Operational efficiency
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Assisting team members
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Troubleshoot service issues
- communication skills
Timeline
Assistant Cook
Pathways to Housing
02.2026 - 05.2026
Kitchen Staff Member
MAVERICK
08.2025 - 05.2026
SHIFT LEADER
McDonald's
03.2025 - 05.2025
LINE COOK
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
09.2024 - 02.2025
CREW
Buger King
02.2024 - 08.2024
NIGHT STOCKER
Walmart
08.2022 - 01.2023