Rory Lara
baldwin park,california
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in customer service through various positions, with multi layered skill set from team building and leading in a variety of culinary arts to sanitation and ground management at Charter Oak Unified School District, excellent Customer service skills with sales office experience while ensuring safety and relability to collaborate effectively with teams and solve problems efficiently, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and enhancing customer satisfaction through attention to detail and time management.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodion
Bassett Unified School District
Custodion
Charter Oak Unified School District
Covina, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
Head Chef
Citrus College
Glendora, CA
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, address concerns or challenges, and reinforce company values as well as expectations within the workplace environment.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to ensure seamless service during high-volume periods, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
Education
Business Management
Citrus College
Glendora, CASkills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Independent work
- Reliability and dependability
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Custodion
Charter Oak Unified School District
04.2025 - Current
Head Chef
Citrus College
01.2017 - 03.2020
Custodion
Bassett Unified School District
Business Management
Citrus College