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Oscar Mendez

Crystal,MN

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Broadway Pizza
Plymouth , MN
2021.06 - 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.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Mechanical Assembler

Nilfisk-Advance
Brooklyn Park , MN
2022.07 - 2022.11
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics and drawings to assemble parts and products.
  • Identified defective items and made repairs according to department standards.
  • Worked with heavy machinery and various power tools when assembling parts.
  • Collaborated with other line workers and team members to assemble and repair parts.
  • Notified engineering of errors and discrepancies.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Performed repeated tasks while sitting or standing over extended periods of time.
  • Maintained neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open.

Line Cook

Red Robin
Plymouth , MN
2020.08 - 2022.07
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
  • Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.

Line Cook, Trainer

Buffalo wild wings
Plymouth , MN
2015.07 - 2021.05
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
  • Reduced process gaps by training new hires on best practices and protocols.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
  • Supervised cooks and kitchen staff, providing direction in preparing specialty items and ethnic cuisine.
  • Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.

Night Stocker

Hy-Vee
Maple Grove , MN
2018.10 - 2021.01
  • Prepared products by adding tags and readying pallets for restocking.
  • Maintained current and accurate inventory by completing daily cycle counts and monthly audits.
  • Picked up boxes and related trash from sales floor.
  • Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
  • Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
  • Disposed of expired and overripe items to eliminate health risks.
  • Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
  • Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
  • Used GIS software to locate merchandise in inventory for shelf restocking.
  • Notified supervisor of spills for quick clean-up and remediation.

Medical Assembler

NACS, Inc
Ramsey , MN
2017.01 - 2018.01
  • Handled tools and machinery with caution and precision to avoid costly mistakes and safety accidents.
  • Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
  • Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin.

Education

GED -

Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School
New Hope, MN

Skills

  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Active listening
  • Teambuilding
  • Planning
  • Organization
  • Organizational skills
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Flexible
  • People skills
  • Attention to Detail

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Mechanical Assembler

Nilfisk-Advance
2022.07 - 2022.11

Line Cook

Broadway Pizza
2021.06 - Current

Line Cook

Red Robin
2020.08 - 2022.07

Night Stocker

Hy-Vee
2018.10 - 2021.01

Medical Assembler

NACS, Inc
2017.01 - 2018.01

Line Cook, Trainer

Buffalo wild wings
2015.07 - 2021.05

GED -

Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School
Oscar Mendez