Paula Hernandez-Serna
Osceola,IA
Summary
Precision-driven professional in food processing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include precision cutting, safety compliance, and quality control which ensure optimal product preparation. Top soft skills involve teamwork, adaptability, and communication, enabling successful collaboration and process optimization in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Processor
Burgers Specialty Foods
California, Missouri
03.2020 - Current
- Disposed of unusable materials in accordance with company policies and local laws.
- Weighed, wrapped and labeled meat products.
- Trained new employees on proper use of machines, safety procedures and quality control techniques.
- Spirle sliced ham and boned out ham
Restaurant Hostess
Red Lobster
Jefferson City, Missouri
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer feedback or complaints.
- Performed regular restroom checks to restock supplies and handle minor cleaning.
- Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
- Distributed menus to guests, led to tables and gave initial information about service staff or specials.
- Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
- Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
Education
High School Diploma -
California R-1 School
California, Missouri05-2019
Skills
- Muscle separation
- Equipment inspection
- Sanitization and cleaning
- Loading and unloading
- Meat storage processes
- Stress tolerance
- Meat processing
- Trimming proficiency
- Product inspection
- Meat processing equipment
- Knife handling skills
- Meat cutting expertise
- Deboning techniques
- Safe work practices
- Sanitation practices
- Food safety regulations
- Customer service
- Safety and sanitation regulations
- Product packaging and presentation
- Packaging
- Measurement and weighing
Timeline
Meat Processor
Burgers Specialty Foods
03.2020 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Red Lobster
04.2017 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
California R-1 School