Michael Galindo
Summary
Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community. Reliable worker enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks. Knowledgeable Social Media Manager experienced in executing social media strategies across social platforms. Demonstrated time management and collaboration skills. Flexes easily with new information and branding changes to consistently exceed targets for engagement, acquisition and retention. Go-getter candidate eager to utilize analytical and research skills. Adept at event planning, media relations and social media management. Excellent communication skills with comprehensive understanding of communications industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Esperanza Community Services
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
Line Cook
Levy Restaurants
08.2018 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Received and stored food supplies, raw materials and other ingredients.
Line Cook Supervisor
WaBa Grill
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
- Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
Line Cook
Pizza Hut
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA11.2027
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, CA06.2022
Skills
- Safety Behaviors
- First Aid and Safety
- Developmental Disabilities
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Performance Motivation
- Vendor Liaising
- Cutting Meat
- Food Preparation
- Business Development
- Purchasing and Planning
- Revenue Generation
- Case Studies
- Employee Supervision
- Operational Excellence
- Social Media Oversight
- Data Collection Processes
- Voice Communications
- Branding Campaigns
- Marketing and Advertising
- Brand Positioning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- ServSafe
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
- CPR Training - 2022-2024
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Esperanza Community Services
02.2023 - Current
Line Cook Supervisor
WaBa Grill
10.2021 - 03.2023
Line Cook
Pizza Hut
06.2019 - 09.2021
Line Cook
Levy Restaurants
08.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Pasadena City College
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
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