Marcelino Lopez Enriquez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Proven to enhance kitchen efficiency at Bahia Resort Hotel by managing waste disposal and optimizing storage arrangements. Demonstrated exceptional organization skills and a commitment to maintaining high sanitation standards, contributing significantly to the seamless operation of banquet support and food presentation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Steward
Bahia Resort Hotel
San Diego, California
08.2022 - Current
- Emptied garbage cans throughout the kitchen area.
- Inspected kitchens for compliance with health regulations regarding sanitation standards.
- Disposed of waste material in accordance with established procedures.
- Stored clean dishes, glassware and flatware in appropriate places after washing them.
- Checked temperature of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Restocked workstations with necessary supplies throughout shift hours.
- Organized and restocked kitchen storage areas.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies used in the kitchen area.
- Assisted chefs in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks when needed.
- Operated dishwashing machine to wash dishes, glasses, silverware and pots and pans.
- Polished silverware using a buffing machine or cloths as necessary.
- Assisted cooks with basic tasks such as chopping vegetables or preparing salads.
- Followed health safety guidelines while performing duties within the kitchen environment.
- Delivered clean dishes, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, linens and other items to the service areas as needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized all kitchen surfaces, equipment and utensils.
- Reported any maintenance issues or broken equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Inspected kitchen equipment regularly for any signs of damage or malfunctioning parts.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area.
- Transported dirty dishes from dining room to dishwashing area for cleaning.
- Performed basic cleaning and upkeep duties.
- Washed dishware, cutlery, and glasses by hand or machine.
- Polished utensils and transported food supplies such as canned foods, meats, fruits and vegetables.
- Operated pot-washing machinery and maintained hygienic work environment.
- Set up and broke down service areas for special functions, banquets, and barbecues.
- Replenished stations throughout restaurant and restocked cupboards, serving areas, and salad bars to meet employee and customer demands.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
- Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
- Handled cleaning tasks with attention to detail, including polishing silverware and glassware.
- Disinfected kitchen surfaces, equipment, and tools using cleaner to sanitize.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining areas, including floors, tables, and chairs to enhance guest experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen and dining staff to ensure smooth operation during service hours.
- Conducted daily inspections of dishwashing machines and other kitchen equipment for maintenance needs.
- Adapted to various roles within the kitchen and dining area, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
- Engaged in periodic deep cleaning projects to uphold high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen areas by regularly sanitizing surfaces and equipment.
- Enforced health and safety regulations within the kitchen and dining areas to prevent accidents.
- Assisted in the setup and teardown of event spaces, ensuring timely readiness for functions.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Responded promptly to requests from kitchen and service staff to address immediate needs.
- Supported kitchen staff by providing necessary utensils and cookware for meal preparations.
- Swept and mopped dining areas to provide clean surfaces.
- Provided support during inventory counts, ensuring accurate tracking of kitchen assets.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss improvements in cleaning and maintenance procedures.
- Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed to support kitchen operations.
- Monitored and maintained sanitation and organization of storage areas, including refrigerators and freezers.
- Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
- Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
- Mixed soap, water and sanitizer together to create cleaning solutions for daily use.
- Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans and surfaces to remove excess food waste.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Re-stocked clean washcloths, paper towels, sponges and other cleaning supplies.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shift to comply with sanitary regulations.
- Used pressurized faucet sprayer effectively to wash large quantities of dishes.
- Transported clean dishes and supplies from kitchen to front of house staff for opening shift.
- Assisted chef with food measurements, preparation and storage when necessary.
- Adhered to sanitary regulations to prevent contamination with food products.
- Followed proper procedures to clean large and unwieldy kitchen supplies.
- Inspected dishes closely to check for remnants of food or dirt.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Sorted clean dishes in appropriate storage areas for easy and accessible use.
- Observed safety regulations and used protective gear to clean knives and other sharp kitchen supplies.
Store Team Member
711 Gas Station
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed inventory control activities such as counting merchandise, reconciling discrepancies between physical counts and computer records.
- Attended training sessions focused on developing retail skillset.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling merchandise.
- Assisted with unloading deliveries from trucks and organizing them in the back room.
- Provided product knowledge to customers and answered inquiries.
- Assisted in stocking shelves with merchandise.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
- Tracked stock levels on a daily basis to ensure sufficient supply of products for sale.
- Adhered to all company policies regarding customer service standards.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared promotional materials for display in-store or online.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store, including floors, shelves, counters and restrooms.
- Managed opening and closing duties such as setting alarm systems, locking doors.
- Organized and maintained store displays.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
Storage
Thrift Shops
San Diego, CA
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Organized storage areas to maximize efficiency.
- Organized goods on stockroom shelves for safe storage.
- Maintained cleanliness of warehouse aisles and storage areas.
- Organized food items into designated storage areas.
- Organized storage rooms according to company standards.
- Organized storage areas for tools and supplies.
- Organized warehouse storage areas to maximize efficiency and ensure safe storage of packaged goods.
- Labeled containers appropriately for storage purposes.
- Ensured timely collection, storage, and distribution of products.
- Organized backroom storage areas for optimal efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of storage areas, coolers, and freezers.
- Monitored storage areas for cleanliness and organization.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Transported bulk foods from storage to cooking areas.
- Assisted with luggage storage and retrieval when needed.
- Assisted with receiving and storage of products.
- Organized backroom storage areas for efficient product retrieval.
- Cleaned, organized, and maintained backroom storage areas.
- Organized the storage of documents, furniture, appliances.
- Organized backroom storage areas according to established guidelines.
- Organized storage areas for food supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness of sales floor and storage areas.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise from backroom storage areas.
- Organized warehouse shelves to maximize storage space efficiency.
- Managed storage areas to optimize space utilization.
- Provided assistance with luggage storage upon request.
- Organized toys, games and puzzles in storage cabinets.
- Maintained proper product storage and organized warehouse inventory.
- Organized storage rooms according to established procedures.
- Organized storage areas for efficient inventory management.
- Organized storage areas for supplies and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ingenuity Charter School
6130 Skyline Dr, San Diego, CA 9211406-2022
Skills
- Waste disposal
- Storage arrangements
- Banquet support
- Basic cooking
- Organization
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Dishwashing
- Utensil handling
- Sanitation methods
- Chemical handling
Affiliations
- i spend time practicing and learning the ins and outs of computer software and hardware
- i tend to a garden
- i volunteer to help our city (trash pick ups, events, etc)
Accomplishments
- i was awarded for directing a short film in a ymca computers class
Certification
- i took a babysitting course with licensing and training for child care and cpr for adult, children, and infants
- i worked a total of 3 years in kitchen related jobs
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Kitchen Steward
Bahia Resort Hotel
08.2022 - Current
Store Team Member
711 Gas Station
09.2020 - 07.2021
Storage
Thrift Shops
08.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Ingenuity Charter School
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