Monserat Tejeda
King City,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Safety Coordinator
Taylor Farms
Salinas, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Created educational materials designed to increase awareness among employees about how they can help prevent contamination at the field level.
- Maintained records of all food safety audits, corrective action plans, and other documentation related to food safety.
- Compiled monthly summaries documenting incidents involving potential violations of established protocols related to food safety.
- Provided training for staff on proper food handling techniques, sanitation practices, and safe work habits.
- Ensured that all employees had up-to-date certifications in food safety and sanitation.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product recalls or other matters relating to food safety.
Food Safety Coordinator
Curation Foods (now Taylor Farms)
Santa Maria, CA
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Created educational materials designed to increase awareness among employees about how they can help prevent contamination or spoilage of foods served at the field level and plant level.
- Maintained records of all food safety audits, corrective action plans, and other documentation related to food safety.
- Assisted with developing standard operating procedures designed to reduce risk associated with cross contamination of allergens.
- Compiled monthly summaries documenting incidents involving potential violations of established protocols related to food safety.
- Provided training for staff on proper food handling techniques, sanitation practices, and safe work habits.
- Participated in external audits conducted by regulatory agencies such as the LGMA, Primus Audits, etc.
- Assisted with development and implementation of new quality monitoring protocols.
- Maintained adherence to labeling and packaging requirements.
- Examined microbiological, physical, and chemical properties of food and ingredients to determine nutritional value.
Safety Coordinator
B&P Packing (Now Taylor Farms)
Soledad, CA
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained records related to OSHA compliance such as accident reports, safety inspection logs.
- Coordinated the development of emergency response plans for hazardous materials incidents.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Prepared monthly safety performance reports for management review.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Conducted periodic reviews of job hazard analyses, recommending changes as necessary.
- Ensured that all workers are trained in proper lockout and tagout procedures prior to working on energized equipment.
- Investigated employee accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop preventive measures.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Participated in the development of Injury and Illness Prevention Programs.
- Performed daily workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
Food Safety Manager
Fresh Harvest
Salinas , CA
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement in existing processes related to food safety management systems.
- Assisted with developing new processes necessary for maintaining compliant operations based on changes made by regulatory authorities.
- Performed microbiological testing of samples as part of regular quality assurance program.
- Facilitated team meetings with staff members responsible for implementing food safety initiatives within the organization.
- Evaluated results of inspections conducted by regulatory agencies to identify potential areas for improvement in sanitation, storage, and production processes.
- Monitored employee hygiene practices and ensured adherence to safe food handling standards.
- Coordinated audits from third-party certification bodies including SQF Level 2, 3, 4 audits and BRC Global Standard Certification Audits.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop corrective action plans when non-conformances were identified during inspection or audit activities.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding food safety issues.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive food safety policies and procedures.
- Reviewed supplier documentation including ingredient specifications, allergen statements, certificates of analysis. prior to product acceptance.
Education
Food Safety Certificate - Agricultural And Food Products Processing
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA05-2018
Skills
- Employee Supervision
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Microbiology Knowledge
- Food Safety Training
- HACCP Implementation
- GMP Practices
- Recall management
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Task Prioritization
- Team building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Written Communication
- Self Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-Solving
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Food Safety Coordinator
Taylor Farms
02.2022 - Current
Food Safety Coordinator
Curation Foods (now Taylor Farms)
03.2020 - 02.2022
Safety Coordinator
B&P Packing (Now Taylor Farms)
06.2019 - 01.2020
Food Safety Manager
Fresh Harvest
03.2018 - 06.2019
Food Safety Certificate - Agricultural And Food Products Processing
Hartnell College