Mirella Lopez
Fallbrook,CA
Summary
Proven team collaborator and skilled kitchen aide, I excelled at West Coast Tomato Growers by enhancing kitchen efficiency and sanitation, leading to a 20% reduction in waste. Mastering food safety and preparation, my positive attitude and dedication to health standards significantly uplifted the dining experience. Hardworking Kitchen Hand known for handling support tasks, mopping floors, maintaining food safety and restocking pantry items. Considered motivated and efficient worker. Eager Kitchen Hand known for cleaning workstations, handling dish washing duties and monitoring inventory. Well-trained to keep kitchen well-stocked and ready for busy mealtimes. Considered motivated employee with positive attitude. Hardworking and enthusiastic Job Title trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Enthusiastic Job Title with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills. Responsible Job Title offering proven skills maintaining clean kitchens and promoting customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Dedicated to completing fast-paced work and properly handling food. Service-driven team player good at connecting with people resulting in repeat customers.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Ayudante De Cocina
West Coast Tomato Growers
Oceanside, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed in the kitchen.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
Education
Terminado - Humanidades
Colegio Bachilleres
Mexico 06.2016
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Food Preparation
- Dishwashing
- Equipment Cleaning
- Punctual and Reliable
- Dishwashing expertise
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Food safety measures
- Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
- Trash Removal and Recycling
- Food Storage
- Trash removal
- Basic Recordkeeping
- Health Code Compliance
- Standards Compliance
- Food Production
- Salad Creation
- Food preservation and storage methods
- Food Portioning and Packaging
- Work Coordination
- Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
- Dishwasher Operation
- Workplace Safety
- Team contribution
Timeline
Ayudante De Cocina
West Coast Tomato Growers
03.2023 - Current
Terminado - Humanidades
Colegio Bachilleres