PEDRO TORRES
Gardena,CA
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking an opportunity to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Team Lead
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Kept guest and work areas clean, organized, and sanitized per established standards.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper inventory tracking and storage practices.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery.
- Monitored food quality and service levels to maximize kitchen and dining area performance.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Streamlined order processing and improved overall service flow with effective communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Maintained high-quality standards for food preparation, presentation, and taste across all menu offerings.
- Promoted a positive work culture that encouraged teamwork resulting in an uptick in employee retention rates.
- Improved efficiency of kitchen operations by reorganizing workstations for optimal productivity during peak hours.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations, maintaining a consistently clean and safe kitchen environment for staff and customers alike.
- Closely monitored food safety procedures ensuring consistent adherence to HACCP guidelines, preventing foodborne illnesses.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing food service operations and maintaining a clean environment.
- Ordered new supplies and food to maintain service levels.
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
Food Preparation Worker
HELPING HANDS NURSING SOLUTIONS
Long Beach, CA
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared foods depending on menu created by chef for each meal.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
- Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Documented service, sanitation and meal delivery time for residents.
- Created food items following substitutions for dietary needs, food allergies and preferences.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Reviewed current menu to create specific foods.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
Hospital Housekeeper
HAWTHORNE HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS
Hawthorne, CA
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Helped prevent spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture and equipment.
- Exceeded facility standards regularly by working with detail-oriented approach.
- Disinfected public areas frequently and provided spot cleaning to maintain clean, welcoming atmosphere.
- Responded quickly to calls for spills and other potentially dangerous situations.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
Labor Worker
JT RESOURCES
Los Angeles, CA
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune hedges, trees and shrubs.
- Utilized portable sprinkler systems, hoses and watering cans to water trees, lawns and plants.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Contributed to team culture of safety by consistently wearing proper safety gear and following standards.
Education
GED - undefined
Calipatria Adult School
Calexico, CA06.2011
Skills
- Food Handlers Permit
- Quick Learner
- Working Quickly
- Strong Work Ethic
- Verbal and Written Communication
- CPR certified
- Team Oriented
- Equipment Maintenance
- Flexible Schedule
- Problem-Solving
- Covid-19 Safety Protocols
- Heavy Lifting Capacity
- Working with Diverse People
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Food and Safety Standards
- Productivity and Efficiency
- Multitasking
- Food Service Handler
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Food Service Team Lead
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Food Preparation Worker
HELPING HANDS NURSING SOLUTIONS
03.2022 - 09.2023
Hospital Housekeeper
HAWTHORNE HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS
06.2021 - 01.2022
Labor Worker
JT RESOURCES
04.2021 - 06.2021
GED - undefined
Calipatria Adult School