Nilka Lopez-Sanchez
Summary
Hardworking food service employee with experience in restaurants, shift management, and hotel housekeeping. Comfortable working in busy kitchens, following instructions, and keeping things clean and organized. Good with people and works well on a team. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Looking for a Cook position at The Center at Waterfront to help prepare meals for residents with various dietary needs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Member/ Shift Manager in Training
McDonald's
Wichita
2019 - Current
- Adapted to fast-paced kitchen environment
- Prepared food according to safety guidelines
- Supported team members and assisted with shift tasks
- Kept kitchen areas clean and organized
Bartender/ Server
Flavors of House (business closed)
Wichita
2025 - 2025
- Prepared and served drinks according to customer orders and recipes
- Took orders and handled payments
- Kept bar area clean and stocked
Housekeeper
Best Western Hotel
Wichita
2020 - 2021
- Cleaned and sanitized guest rooms
- Followed cleaning checklists and safety standards
- Restocked supplies and kept rooms organized
Server
Puerto Rican & Mexican Restaurant (business closed
Wichita
2020 - 2020
- Took orders and served food to customers
- Worked with kitchen staff during busy times
- Helped with cleaning and closing duties
Shift Manager
Burger King
Wichita
2019 - 2020
- Helped run daily shifts and assign tasks
- Made sure food and service standards were met
- Helped train new employees
Education
Completed through most of junior year, plans to pursue GED -
Wichita North High School
Wichita, KSSkills
- Food prep in fast-paced kitchens
- Following recipes and instructions
- Cleaning and kitchen organization
- Working as part of a team
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Food safety knowledge Willing to obtain ServSafe Certification
Timeline
Crew Member/ Shift Manager in Training
McDonald's
2019 - Current
Bartender/ Server
Flavors of House (business closed)
2025 - 2025
Housekeeper
Best Western Hotel
2020 - 2021
Server
Puerto Rican & Mexican Restaurant (business closed
2020 - 2020
Shift Manager
Burger King
2019 - 2020
Completed through most of junior year, plans to pursue GED -
Wichita North High School