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Maria Valdez

La Puente,CA

Summary

Seeking the position of Food Service Assistant, to assist in daily lunchroom operation including preparing food, serving students and staff, and maintaining high standards of quality sanitation and safety practices.


Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Assistant Bilingual

FRC
02.2012 - 03.2013
  • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
  • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
  • Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.

Early Mental Initiative

Rorimer Elementary School
03.2009 - 06.2011
  • Worked with students from kinder and 1st-3rd in groups
  • Students would express themselves through playtime and would observe them
  • Took notes on students individually on social-emotional and behavioral concerns


First 5 Program

  • Family visitations
  • Took children age active kit to show parents how to work with their child at home
  • work on mental-skills, motor-skills, intellectual skills
  • Took additional notes on concerns from parents

Community Liason

FRC
01.2002 - 04.2008
  • Liaisons work with several schools. Typical duties that may be offered as a school and family support person
  • Provide home visits regarding papers not returned by parent
  • Assist families living in Healthy Start areas
  • Morning Break Club (parent's club)
  • Soup and Study ( tutoring program for students)
  • Assist families with referrals to agencies
  • Referrals for food banks, clothing, or emergency shelter

Eligibility Clerk

Benefits Program Ad
09.2000 - 05.2002
  • Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility.
  • Assisted clients with accurate eligibility form, application and document completion.
  • Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
  • Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.
  • Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
  • Assisted clients with completion of applications and paperwork.

Food Service Assistant 1

Rowland Unified School District
09.1998 - 12.1999
  • Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by School District
  • Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.

Receptionist/Data Entry Clerk

Piping Industry Education
03.1986 - 12.1990
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Assisted in giving participants their test scores

Education

High School Diploma -

Willow Adult School
14101 Nelson E. La Puente, CA
06.1997

Skills

  • Cleaning and Sanitation Procedures
  • Quick Learner
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Safety Knowledge
  • Positive Attitude
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Food and Safety Standards
  • Productivity and Efficiency
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Standards Compliance

Timeline

Community Assistant Bilingual

FRC
02.2012 - 03.2013

Early Mental Initiative

Rorimer Elementary School
03.2009 - 06.2011

Community Liason

FRC
01.2002 - 04.2008

Eligibility Clerk

Benefits Program Ad
09.2000 - 05.2002

Food Service Assistant 1

Rowland Unified School District
09.1998 - 12.1999

Receptionist/Data Entry Clerk

Piping Industry Education
03.1986 - 12.1990

High School Diploma -

Willow Adult School
Maria Valdez