Martin Santacruz
Logan,UT
Summary
Dedicated professional seeking a stable position to support family aspirations, enabling a spouse to pursue further education while ensuring a brighter future for a daughter. Committed to contributing skills and expertise to a dynamic team, fostering growth and success in both personal and professional realms. Eager to leverage experience in a role that aligns with the values of stability and support for family development. Passionate about creating opportunities that benefit individual goals and the collective well-being of the family unit.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Chili's Restaurant
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations for efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Caregiver
North Eastern Services
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided personalized care and support to individuals with diverse needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed tailored care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Trained junior caregivers on best practices and client management techniques.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs and disabilities.
Freight/Receiving
The Home Depot
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Load and unload trucks
- Stock product to insure movement
- Ensure safety, while using heavy equipment
- Work in a timely matter
- Secure sky shelves when product is stocked
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Supervisor
Wing Stop
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Clean and sanitize the work area
- Wash dishes
- Prepare vegetables and salads
- Cook wings and fries by order
- Help customers
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing supply chain operations for cost-effectiveness.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Asset Protection Specialist
ToysRus
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Walk the racetrack and inspect for safety hazard.
- Verify lockups.
- Verify all emergency exit doors
- Greet all guests they enter and exit store.
- Log all EAS activations in Checkpoint.
- Developed and implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage.
- Conducted thorough investigations on theft incidents and policy violations.
Prepare Food
Whole Foods
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Clean and sanitize the work area
- Wash dishes
- Prepare vegetables and meats
- Help customers
Assistant Cook
Panda Express
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and safety standards.
- Assisted head cook in inventory management and ingredient sourcing for daily operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to ensure efficiency.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
Education
High School -
Redwood High School
Redwood City, California05.2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food preparation
- Frying
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food handler certification
- Allergen awareness
Language
Fluent - English
Fluent - Spanish
Timeline
Cook
Chili's Restaurant
05.2023 - Current
Caregiver
North Eastern Services
05.2021 - 12.2021
Freight/Receiving
The Home Depot
03.2018 - 03.2020
Supervisor
Wing Stop
04.2016 - 10.2017
Prepare Food
Whole Foods
02.2015 - 01.2016
Asset Protection Specialist
ToysRus
09.2013 - 04.2016
Assistant Cook
Panda Express
11.2012 - 09.2013
High School -
Redwood High School