Martha Calderon
Mission,TX
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with experience at La Victoria Adult Day Care, adept at preparing nutritious meals while adhering to dietary restrictions. Skilled in food handling and customer service, I ensure high standards of cleanliness and organization, contributing to a seamless dining experience for residents. Proven ability to adapt recipes for special dietary needs.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
La Victoria Adult Day Care
McAllen, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks following dietary restrictions and portion requirements.
- Maintained kitchen sanitation standards and followed safe food handling procedures.
- Coordinated meal service to support timely breakfast, lunch, and snack delivery.
- Monitored ingredient inventory and restocked supplies to prevent service interruptions.
- Adapted recipes and textures for residents with special dietary needs.
- Cleaned cooking equipment, utensils, and work areas after each service period.
- Followed menu plans and prepared food according to daily meal requirements.
- Assisted kitchen workflow by organizing ingredients and supporting smooth meal preparation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Sales Associate
MG's Bakery Supplies
McAllen, TX
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Assisted customers with product selection, order processing, and bakery supply recommendations.
- Operated point-of-sale system to complete transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained organized stockroom by restocking shelves and rotating inventory.
- Responded to customer inquiries about product availability, pricing, and substitutions.
- 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.
Education
Massage Therapy License - Massage Therapy
South Texas Vo-Tech
McAllen, TX01-2019
Associate of Arts - Education
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05-2016
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food handler certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
La Victoria Adult Day Care
03.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
MG's Bakery Supplies
01.2018 - 04.2018
Massage Therapy License - Massage Therapy
South Texas Vo-Tech
Associate of Arts - Education
South Texas College