Mario Gonzalez
Summary
Reliable and hardworking food service professional with experience in commercial baking and fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in operating baking equipment, preparing a variety of baked goods, following recipes accurately, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Strong team player with experience coordinating production schedules, preparing ingredients, packaging products, and maintaining clean and sanitary work areas. Committed to efficiency, organization, and delivering consistent, high-quality results while adhering to health and safety regulations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Food Preparation Worker/Dish washer
Lupitas Bakery
Joliet, IL
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared a variety of baked goods including bread, pastries, and cookies.
- Baked breads, rolls and other pastries using traditional recipes.
- Prepared high-quality products while adhering to food safety practices and presentation standards within service goals.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Followed recipes accurately to meet production standards and specifications.
- Operated industrial baking equipment to ensure consistent product quality.
- Packaged and stored food products to ensure proper handling and extend shelf life.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline production schedules and enhance workflow.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for staff.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Memorized menu items and food preparation methods to better explain selections to guests and increase sales.
- Disposed of leftover food properly to comply with health code regulations.
- Baked breads, rolls and other pastries using traditional recipes.
Education
9th Grade
Joliet Central High School
08.2025 - 06.2026
Skills
- Food safety
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Team contribution
- Ingredient preparation
- Vegetable preparation
- Supply stocking
- Weight and volume measurement
- Food handling safety
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
9th Grade
Joliet Central High School
08.2025 - 06.2026
Food Preparation Worker/Dish washer
Lupitas Bakery
01.2023 - 05.2025