Maritza Lopez
Visalia,CA
Summary
Problem-solving and highly collaborative team player with a background in detail-oriented cooking, skilled in food safety and meal preparation. Knowledge to maintain efficent and qulity production flow. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams while adhering to safety standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Cook
Tulare County Office of Education - Early Childhood Education
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals for children, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines and safety standards.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to align meal plans with educational activities and children's needs.
- Maintained kitchen equipment and sanitation practices to ensure a safe cooking environment.
- Assisted with inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste and optimize resource use.
- Navigated delivery routes efficiently to ensure timely food deliveries.
Operator
JOANN Distribution Center
08.2006 - 03.2025
- Operated material handling equipment to efficiently move products throughout warehouse.
- Conducted inventory counts to ensure accuracy and maintain stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline packing processes and enhance productivity.
- Operated material handling equipment to efficiently move products throughout the warehouse.
Education
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School
Visalia, CAGED -
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CASkills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Efficient multitasking
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Production work
- Analytical thinking
- Customer service
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Cook
Tulare County Office of Education - Early Childhood Education
09.2025 - Current
Operator
JOANN Distribution Center
08.2006 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School
GED -
College of The Sequoias