Maria Pilar Aguirre
Arlington,TX
Summary
School Cafeteria Worker successful at providing nutritious meals for large numbers of students and faculty in educational institution environments. Skilled in preparing large-batch dishes, plating and table-side beverage service. Known for special gluten-free recipe preparation for special dietary needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Worker
ISD Arlington
07.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients and leftovers.
- Restocked condiments, beverages and utensils per expected use levels.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Cooked food per recipe requirements in large batches for routine school breakfasts, lunches and special events.
Quality Assurance Lead
Hello Fresh
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Directed day-to-day quality assurance department activities, establishing rapport with team members to facilitate effective communication and coordination.
- Coached and motivated 10-person QA team to develop competencies.
- Communicated directly with QA team to resolve user-reported problems and questions.
- Wrote, reviewed and approved documents to preserve quality assurance.
- Updated training database to help resolve common issues.
- Created requirements for milestones and monitored completion of tasks for QA team.
- Performed internal audits to maintain operating procedure and regulatory standards compliance.
- Analyzed quality management system metrics to identify trends, lead improvement projects and prepare third-party inspections and audits.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
Machine Worker
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
Education
Paraprofessional Mental Health
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA01.2005
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Loyalty
- Restocking Procedures
- Ingredient Preparation
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Waste Reduction
- Portion Sizes
- Food Production
- Food Preparation and Handling
Timeline
Cafeteria Worker
ISD Arlington
07.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Lead
Hello Fresh
05.2019 - 07.2023
Machine Worker
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
08.2018 - 04.2019
Paraprofessional Mental Health
Pasadena City College