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Sandra Rodriguez

Sandra Rodriguez

Cook/Prep/Customer Service/Pastry
Orlando,FL

Summary

Well organized, efficient, reliable, punctual.

Fluent in both Spanish and English Languages.

To master many functions to be able to progress professionally within this organization.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

D'Caballero Management
Orlando, FL
04.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Developed and deployed marketing collateral to promote properties and drive sales.
  • Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for residential use.
  • Cultivated and maintained professional relationships with clients, real estate agents and lender personnel.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate property listings, sales contracts and closing documents.
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
  • Managed approximately 30 or more incoming calls, e-mails and faxes per day for customers.

Hot Prep Cook

Winnie Palmer Hospital For Women And Babies
Orlando, FL
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Work Deli Station, Omelette Station, Innovation Station, Grill Station, Production Station, Patient Line Station. Main stations assigned to work were the Omelette Station and Grill Station. Did mostly breakfast and lunch at Grill Station.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standard.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Managed over 50 customers per day at Omelette Station.
  • Managed over 75 to 100 customers per day at Grill Station.

Cook/Grill Cook/Food Prep Cook

VA Hospital, Lake Nona
Orlando, FL
11.2017 - 08.2020
  • Worked Deli Station, Grill Station, Pizza Station, Baking Station and Cold Prep Station.
  • Grilled, cooked and fried foods such as french fries, eggs and pancakes.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Sales went up by 15% in Grab-N-Go items.

Prep Cook

Fogo De Chao Inc
San Juan, P.R.
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
  • Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to guarantee safe, sanitary food handling practices.
  • Cooked all menu items according to specified instructions.
  • Completed more than 100 orders each shift with focus on quality and efficiency of different desserts.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Cook

Governor's Mansion
San Juan, P.R.
12.2011 - 05.2013
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
  • Worked with Executive Chef to provide excellent food preparation for Governor, Families and Friends.
  • Prepared Food for Official Government Activities. Managed over 100 lunches per day for Government employees.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Pastry Chef

La Playita Bar & Grill
San Juan, P.R.
11.2009 - 11.2010
  • Operated clean pastry cooking station and complied with applicable health and safety standards.
  • Aligned seasonal promotions with ingredient availability to maximize profits.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Created unique daily specials to drive business growth.
  • Produced up to 30 pastries, cakes, breads and other desserts each day.

Customer Service Representative

JetBlue
San Juan, Puerto Rico
05.2001 - 12.2003
  • Worked various areas as ticket counter agent, baggage agent.
  • Assisted with approximately 200 customers each day with their flight check-in process per customer requests.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and and resolving concerns.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Customer Service Representative

American Airlines Inc
San Juan, P.R.
11.1990 - 05.2001

Crossed-Utilized as a baggage service agent, Special Assignments as Baggage Quality Control Agent. Trained with American Airlines C.A.R.E. Team ( Customer Assistance Relief Effort Team) which helped surviving family members of unfortunate airline accidents.

  • Worked Priority Parcel Services moving goods by air including costs and limits. Managed over 100 packages per shift.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.

Education

Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts

Escuela Hotelera De San Juan
Hato Rey, P.R.
05.2006 - 08.2022

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Escuela Hotelera De San Juan
Hato Rey, P.R.
05.2004 - 05.2006

High School Diploma -

Lakeland High School
Minocqua, WI
06.1976 - 06.1979

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Performance improvement
  • Time management
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Friendly service mentality
  • Teamwork
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Recipes and menu planning

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for outstanding customer service.
  • Recognized for volunteering at the 1993 Wheelchair Games in San Antonio, TX with the Puerto Rico Paralyzed Veterans of America Chapter.
  • Received the Blue Ribbon Award December 2019 for outstanding customer service at the VA Medical Center at Lake Nona.
  • Have been recognized at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies for outstanding teamwork and customer service.

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Administrative Assistant

D'Caballero Management
04.2024 - Current

Hot Prep Cook

Winnie Palmer Hospital For Women And Babies
02.2021 - 11.2021

Cook/Grill Cook/Food Prep Cook

VA Hospital, Lake Nona
11.2017 - 08.2020

Prep Cook

Fogo De Chao Inc
01.2015 - 12.2015

Cook

Governor's Mansion
12.2011 - 05.2013

Pastry Chef

La Playita Bar & Grill
11.2009 - 11.2010

Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts

Escuela Hotelera De San Juan
05.2006 - 08.2022

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Escuela Hotelera De San Juan
05.2004 - 05.2006

Customer Service Representative

JetBlue
05.2001 - 12.2003

Customer Service Representative

American Airlines Inc
11.1990 - 05.2001

High School Diploma -

Lakeland High School
06.1976 - 06.1979
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