Luis Valdivia
El Cerrito,CA
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Eureka! Berkeley
Berkeley, California
10.2022 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff during peak service hours.
- Trained new cooks on menu items and kitchen protocols.
- Ensured food safety and sanitation standards were met daily.
Cook
Barney’s gourmet
Albany, California
03.2023 - 11.2025
- Prepared high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients and gourmet techniques.
- Managed kitchen inventory to ensure availability of essential supplies.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of essential ingredients.
Quality Control Inspector
Zentrum Sa de cv
Leon, Guanajuato
05.2017 - 04.2022
- Inspected materials and products for quality compliance and safety standards.
- Conducted routine audits to ensure adherence to quality control protocols.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Utilized inspection tools to assess product specifications and performance.
- Documented inspection findings and prepared reports for management review.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
Education
Audiovisual
Bachiller SABES
08.2017 - 05.2020
Skills
- Collaborative team player with staff
- effective communication
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Cooking
- Food presentation
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
- Quick learner
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Barney’s gourmet
03.2023 - 11.2025
Cook
Eureka! Berkeley
10.2022 - Current
Audiovisual
Bachiller SABES
08.2017 - 05.2020
Quality Control Inspector
Zentrum Sa de cv
05.2017 - 04.2022