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SANDRA MENDEZ

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Versatile person with a colorfull personality. Looking to add a new skill to my collection and always prepare to use a well-developed skill in a new way. Personal philosophy: "If something is worth doing, it's worth doing well."

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Cascade School Age Center
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
10.2023 - Current
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
  • Planned meal substitutes based on allergy restrictions and nutritional value

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Leavenworth Unified School District
Leavenworth, KS
10.2020 - 05.2023
  • Supervise students
  • Educate them in various subjects
  • Keep to routine that students are familiar with
  • Explain assignments to students, rephrase instructions as needed
  • Help students as needed with their school work
  • Maintain a calm and controlled classroom environment
  • Help students calm down when their are having emotionally distressful moments

Barista

Army And Air Force Exchange Service
Fort Bragg, NC
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Memorized official and off-menu beverages
  • Brewed 3 different roasts of coffee per hour and avoid empty machines during peak shop hours
  • Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service
  • Managed evening rush of over 200 customers daily with efficient and levelheaded customer service
  • Listened to customer wants to recommend optimal products
  • Provided customers with product details such as coffee blends and preparation descriptions
  • Received and processed customer payments
  • Addressed customer concerns by remaking unsatisfied beverages or reheating food which were not warmed thoroughly through to maintain brand loyalty and proper food temperature
  • Restocked counter and customer areas to maintain items levels for expected needs
  • Regularly clean and sanitize work areas and equipment
  • Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning
  • Passed all inspections by following health, safety and sanitation guidelines

Parent Partner

Wife and Mother For Life
Fort Bragg , NC
02.2017 - 02.2019

Took time to raise kids

Culinary Specialist

NCO, United States Army
Fort Leavenworth , KS
09.2012 - 01.2017
  • Cleaned food storage, preparation and serving areas
  • Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations
  • Train soldiers in their soldiering skills outside the kitchen
  • Teach soldiers the recipes they are expected to make
  • Taught proper serving sizes
  • Made flash meals when proper serving sizes where not observed
  • Oversaw inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Literature

University of Washington
Tacoma, WA
05-2026

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

South Texas College
05.2012

Skills

  • Great with People
  • Patient
  • Great Verbal and Written Communication
  • Teachable
  • Approachable
  • Record Keeping and Documentation

Additional Information

  • Experienced food service personnel, with great respect for food, people, and education, looking to expand my horizon.

Timeline

Cook

Cascade School Age Center
10.2023 - Current

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Leavenworth Unified School District
10.2020 - 05.2023

Barista

Army And Air Force Exchange Service
03.2019 - 09.2020

Parent Partner

Wife and Mother For Life
02.2017 - 02.2019

Culinary Specialist

NCO, United States Army
09.2012 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Literature

University of Washington

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

South Texas College
SANDRA MENDEZ