Maria Bahena Martinez
West Valley City
Summary
Food production professional with expertise in cooking with proven track record at Antica Roma and Rico brand. Amazing history with housekeeping over 10+ years. Recognized for enhancing food production efficiency and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Reliable and detail-oriented, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction while effectively collaborating with team members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
Antica Roma
Salt Lake City
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring vegetables and proteins.
- Prepared meats and other foods for them to be ready to be used.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen areas by regularly sanitizing surfaces and equipment.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Organized workstations for efficient food preparation and service during busy shifts.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate meal preparation tasks.
- Supported the kitchen team by providing assistance during high-volume service periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepared gnocchi, pasta, and bread fresh in front of customers to guarantee freshness.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Assisted in serving and bussing to customers as needed.
- Made big catering orders.
- Promoted the company by giving samples to bring in more customers.
Food Production Worker
Rico Brand
Salt Lake City
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Made burritos and tamales in high volumes for production.
- Assisted in packing and labeling finished products for distribution.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals effectively.
- I changed workstations often due to my speed in producing.
- Followed established recipes and procedures for consistent product quality.
- Reported issues and suggested improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members in a fast-paced environment.
- Followed all safety protocols in the production area.
- Weighed out portions of ingredients for each recipe batch.
- Transported finished goods from the production area to designated storage areas.
- I gave a lot of ideas to the company to be more efficient.
- Broke down, cleaned and sanitized work stations at end of shift.
- Set up work stations, prep tables, service counters and steam tables.
- Follow the temperatures according to food guidelines.
Picking Packer
Sephora Warehouse
Salt Lake Citypi
06.2018 - 02.2019
- I walked 10 miles or more each day.
- Packed customer orders accurately following established warehouse procedures.
- Sorted and organized products for efficient retrieval and packing.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- I did a specific amount of orders each day to meet the company goals.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize hazards in the warehouse environment.
- Inspected products for quality before packing and shipping.
- Maintained a positive attitude while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilized RF scanners to accurately process orders according to customer requirements.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues and supervisors regarding work assignments.
Housekeeping Manager
River Oaks
West Jordan
01.2008 - 11.2018
- I cleaned suites, apartments, and the lobby.
- Managed laundry operations, ensuring proper washing and folding techniques.
- Organized cleaning supplies and equipment for efficient access and use.
- Assisted guests with requests regarding housekeeping services promptly.
- Supervised daily housekeeping operations ensuring high cleanliness standards.
- Inspected guest rooms and common areas for cleanliness and maintenance needs.
- Inspected rooms before guest check-in to ensure quality standards met.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Polished furniture and room accessories to keep all areas bright and fresh.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
Skills
- Food production efficiency
- Food handler's permit
- Expertise in cooking
- Fast-paced
- Reliable and punctual
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Hair stylist
Timeline
Prep Cook
Antica Roma
09.2022 - 01.2024
Food Production Worker
Rico Brand
05.2019 - 08.2022
Picking Packer
Sephora Warehouse
06.2018 - 02.2019
Housekeeping Manager
River Oaks
01.2008 - 11.2018