Oscar Cruz
Downey,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong safe driving and food handling skills. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and team collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Keltery Trucking
Downey, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Operated dump truck for material transportation, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to coordinate delivery schedules and site logistics effectively.
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
- Operated vehicles according to local, regional and federal transportation regulations.
- Safely drove truck and materials to various destinations in California.
Cook
Panda Express
Bellflower, CA
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Led daily team meetings to discuss menu changes, special events, and workflow improvements for optimal performance.
- Prepared ingredients and assisted in food preparation for various menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen workstations to ensure efficiency.
- Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure consistency in food presentation and taste.
- Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with menu specifications and food safety standards.
Line Cook
Black Angus
Cerritos, CA
01.2006 - 11.2017
- Prepared high-quality food items according to established recipes and standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to ensure optimal workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated needs to management for replenishment.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Cook
El Torito Grill
Cerritos, CA
05.2008 - 02.2014
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation practices in compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and safety protocols, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School Mexico
GuadalajaraSkills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Frying
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Knife skills
- Grilling
Timeline
Truck Driver
Keltery Trucking
08.2025 - Current
Cook
Panda Express
10.2020 - 09.2024
Cook
El Torito Grill
05.2008 - 02.2014
Line Cook
Black Angus
01.2006 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
High School Mexico