Maria G Valencia
Wellton,AZ
Summary
Dedicated cook with a strong focus on customer service and teamwork. Skilled in problem-solving and maintaining safety standards while preparing diverse meals to meet dietary guidelines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Antelope Union High School
Wellton, AZ
07.2025 - Current
- Supported teachers in classroom management and instructional delivery.
- Assisted students with individualized learning plans and academic support.
- Collaborated with staff to implement behavioral intervention strategies.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement.
- Maintained classroom organization, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
Cook
Antelope Union High School
Wellton, AZ
09.2020 - Current
- Prepared diverse meals adhering to dietary guidelines and nutritional standards.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food preparation.
- Implemented safety and sanitation protocols to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Developed new recipes while accommodating student preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Collaborated with school nutritionists to enhance meal offerings based on student feedback.
- Monitored inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock management practices.
Sales Associate
Specialty Sowing
Yuma, AZ
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Drove sales through personalized customer interactions and product recommendations.
- Trained new team members on product knowledge and effective sales techniques.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Implemented promotional displays to enhance customer engagement and drive purchasing decisions.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for improving sales performance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitor offerings to inform sales tactics.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leyes De Reforma
San Luis Rio Colorado Sonora MEX06-1993
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Antelope Union High School
07.2025 - Current
Cook
Antelope Union High School
09.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Specialty Sowing
04.2018 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Leyes De Reforma