MARTHA LOPEZ
Naples,FL
Summary
Driven professional with experience at Board Of Education, adept in cooking and customer service. Excelled in reducing food waste and enhancing kitchen efficiency through strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to safe food handling. Proven track record in improving customer satisfaction and streamlining operations, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and sanitation practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assisten Cook
Board Of Education
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Driver, Warehouse Orders
NORTHSIDE IMPORT INC
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Maintained safe driving records by strictly following traffic rules and regulations.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs.
- Provided exceptional customer service at the point of delivery, addressing concerns and answering questions as needed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely deliveries and professional communication during pickups and dropoffs.
- Obtained signatures upon delivery completion, confirming receipt of goods by customers in a timely manner.
- Efficiently navigated various types of vehicles through different road conditions, maintaining safety standards throughout all trips.
- Handled sensitive materials with care, ensuring no damage occurred during transportation or storage periods.
- Managed time efficiently while on the road to meet strict deadlines for multiple deliveries per shift.
- Maintained detailed logs of miles driven, hours worked, fuel expenses, vehicle maintenance activities.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely processing of orders.
- Improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and adhering to schedules.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems effectively for precise route guidance and seamless transport between destinations.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Education
QUALIFYING CERTIFICATE IN FOOD PROTECCION
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMEN OF HAELTH AND MENTAL HYGIE
New York, NY05.2023
High School Diploma -
INSTITUTO SAN FERNANDO FERRINI
MEDELLIN ,COLOMBIA11.1992
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Sanitation Practices
- Contamination prevention
- Food Waste Reduction
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion Control
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Food spoilage prevention
- Recipes and menu planning
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]QUALIFYING CERTIFICATE IN FOOD PROTECTION
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assisten Cook
Board Of Education
03.2021 - 02.2024
Driver, Warehouse Orders
NORTHSIDE IMPORT INC
02.2016 - 03.2020
QUALIFYING CERTIFICATE IN FOOD PROTECCION
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMEN OF HAELTH AND MENTAL HYGIE
High School Diploma -
INSTITUTO SAN FERNANDO FERRINI