Maria Hernandez
UT
Summary
Dynamic and bilingual professional with a proven track record at Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab, excelling in fast-paced environments. Skilled in cooking, customer service, and problem-solving, I significantly enhanced meal quality and patient satisfaction. My friendly, positive attitude and fluency in Spanish fostered an inclusive and efficient workplace, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab
02.2024 - Current
- Prepare meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours for 38 patients and sometimes guest meals patients request for family members.
- Follow strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to patients.
- Manage opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Check for quality, keep track of old and new items and rotate stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Improve menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Adapt quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Enhance flavor and presentation of traditional dishes with creative twists, receiving positive feedback from patrons.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Work flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Pay attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Prove successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab
02.2024 - Current
- Change linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Complete activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assist up to 8 patients per shift with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Check patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Document patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Answer call lights and support patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assist nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Reduce patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promote infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Implement fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Respond to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Follow directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Document patient conditions and care provide, ensuring accurate health records for inform medical decisions.
- Monitor vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Cook/Prep Cook
Black Bear Diner
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredient
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Minimized cross-contamination risks by diligently organizing food storage and prep areas.
Cook/Cashier
Cafe Rio
03.2013 - 01.2019
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Inventory Control Specialist
Sephora UDC
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Conducted periodic cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identifying discrepancies early on to mitigate potential issues.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding inventory-related matters, promoting a collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Used equipment like pallet jacks to move inventory.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Trained new employees on inventory management best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable workforce capable of maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Improved stock visibility by maintaining up-to-date records of product locations within the warehouse, enabling quicker retrieval times.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Improved inventory handling procedures to minimize damage during storage and handling, preserving product quality.
- Managed disposal of obsolete inventory in environmentally responsible manner, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moreno Valley High School
Moreno Valley, CA06-2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Fluent bilingualism
- Fluent Spanish
- Fast thinking
- Problem-solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab
02.2024 - Current
Cook/Prep Cook
Black Bear Diner
06.2018 - 08.2019
Inventory Control Specialist
Sephora UDC
08.2016 - 10.2017
Cook/Cashier
Cafe Rio
03.2013 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Moreno Valley High School
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