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Ricardo A. Lacot - Roldan

Project SEARCH at UF Health
Gainesville,FL
1
Language
3
years of professional experience

Responsible and punctual food service professional with experience in food preparation and sanitation. Known for collaborating effectively with team members to enhance service efficiency during peak hours while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining high hygiene standards.

Work History

Food Service Worker

9 Months
Project SEARCH at UF Health | 08.2025 - 05.2026
  • Wash, peel, slice, chop, and seed various fresh fruits.
  • Mix and assemble fruit salads or side dishes
  • Portion fruit into precise serving sizes for individual patient trays or cafeteria lines.
  • Wear required protective gear like hairnets, aprons, and gloves.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve service efficiency during peak hours.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure food quality and hygiene standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of food service areas.

Food Service Worker

4 Months
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital -GET Program, Alachua Public School | 02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, or grinding meats, vegetables, and fruit for cooking.
  • Mix items for cold foods like salads and make simple sauces or beverages
  • Assemble patient food trays on a line based on specific medical diets (such as low-sodium, diabetic, or pureed
  • Clean and sanitize food prep areas, counters, and cooking tools.
  • Wear required protective gear like hairnets, aprons, and gloves.

Garden & Greenhouse Associate

1 Year 6 Months
GET Program - Alachua County Public School | 08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Watered plants regularly to ensure healthy growth, flowers, and seedlings on a regular schedule
  • Applied fertilizers to enhance soil nutrients for optimal plant health and monitor for pests or diseases
  • Pruned plants to remove dead or overgrown branches for better airflow, deadhead, trim, and repot growing plants
  • Sweep pathways, clean workspace counters, and remove dead foliage
  • Move and organize plant carts, tables, and outdoor nursery stock

Education

High School Diploma

Sidney Lanier Center | Gainesville, FL | 05-2022

Employment Bootcamp - Employment

University of Florida-UF CARD | Gainesville, FL | 06-2026

Skills

Customer service
Commitment to routines
Deep focus
Food safety practices
Attention to detail
Food safety compliance
Dependable and punctual

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Food Service Worker

Project SEARCH at UF Health
08.2025 - 05.2026Read More

Food Service Worker

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital -GET Program, Alachua Public School
02.2025 - 06.2025Read More

Garden & Greenhouse Associate

GET Program - Alachua County Public School
08.2023 - 02.2025Read More

University of Florida-UF CARD

Employment Bootcamp from Employment
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Sidney Lanier Center

High School Diploma
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Ricardo A. Lacot - Roldan