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Nancy Mora

Brea,CA
Nancy Mora

Summary

Dedicated Food Prep with strong background helping with customer orders, cooking and store cleanliness. Tirelessly completes demanding work in high-volume settings. Service-oriented, punctual and hardworking with excellent people skills.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA

Food Preparation Worker
08.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
  • Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices and presentation within service goal times.
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
  • Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, menus and supervisor's instructions.
  • Packaged and stored food products appropriately for proper handling and preservation.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
  • Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.

Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA

Food Service Associate
03.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Responded to visitor questions and concerns with friendly, knowledgeable service.
  • Restocked napkins, plates and silverware as well as beverages and condiments.
  • Discussed menu options with guests, took orders and provided kitchen with special dietary information.
  • Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Performed variety of duties related to food service.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
  • Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
  • Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
  • Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
  • Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
  • Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
  • Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.

Vons/ Albertsons
Brea, CA

Deli Clerk
12.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
  • Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
  • Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
  • Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
  • Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
  • Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
  • Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
  • Provided customers with fresh product and correct portion size to minimize shrink.
  • Informed customers of deli specials to increase profits.
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
  • Checked signage and pricing to verify accurate displays on counters and in cases.
  • Offered samples to promote and upsell specials.
  • Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
  • Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
  • Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
  • Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
  • Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
  • Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
  • Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.

Vons/Albertsons
Brea, CA

Courtesy Clerk
12.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Packaged or bagged purchases and assisted customers with in-vehicle loading.
  • Assisted with price checks, go-backs, and replenishing supplies.
  • Oversaw collection shopping carts from parking lot to maintain clean, organized area.
  • Escorted customers to desired merchandise location.
  • Took unwanted items from checkout to proper location.
  • Directed customers to product locations throughout store to help find requested items.
  • Followed best practices for bagging items in reusable, plastic and paper bags.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting customers and directing to desired items.
  • Answered questions about current, seasonal and special sales.
  • Responded to special requests and offered recommendations, increasing retention and loyalty via customized services.
  • Gift-wrapped items purchased by customers.
  • Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
  • Assisted customers with price checks, lifting heavy items and addressing other inquiries.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Paper Mart
Orange, CA

Warehouse Associate (seasonal)
10.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.

AutoZone
Downey, CA

Retail Sales Associate
02.2021 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
  • Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
  • Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
  • Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions.
  • Assisted customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise.
  • Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Cross-sold products to boost overall sales purchases.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
  • Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.

Rachel Courter DBA Cardstock Emporium
Long Beach, CA

Store Manager
01.2017 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
  • Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
  • Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Stocked shelves, racks and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
  • Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
City of Industry, CA

Intermediate Typist Clerk
09.2005 - 10.2014

Job overview

● Transfer and maintain active and inactive client case files.

● Researching and troubleshooting case file location discrepancies.

● Processed archived case files requests for the purpose of audits and/or fair hearings.

● Prepared documentation for upper management for reviews

● Provided bilingual customer service by phone to Spanish speaking only clients.

● Supervised a unit of 10 staff members in the absence of the immediate supervisor.

● Trained new employees in various clerical duties

● Served as clerical support throughout the district office.

● Ordered and maintained stockroom inventory of public assistance forms needed to maintain case files current.

● Ordered and maintained stockroom inventory of office supplies for entire district office.

● Delivered and retrieved important documentations to and from Head Quarters, Human Resources Division, as well as other district offices within the County of Los Angeles.

● Provided messenger service for the district office (i.e., U.S.P.S., Material Management Services).

● Utilized fax machines, copiers, scanners to upload and send documents.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
Rancho Dominguez, CA

Clerk /Intermediate Clerk
08.2000 - 08.2005

Job overview

● Serviced new applicants as well as reapplying clients with new applications.

● Provided customer service to clients with and/or without appointments.

● Assigned new applications a case number, then assigned each case the appropriate eligibility worker based on the aid programs selected on each application.

● Processed and directed Food Stamp overpayments to Food Stamp Fiscal Services.

● Input Cash Aid and Food Stamp monthly reports.

● Sent out Notice of Actions to clients regarding their incomplete monthly reports.

● Provided Bilingual translation throughout the district office.

● Maintained case out as well as a control log of all new Medi-cal and Food Stamp cases into the Intake unit.

● Assisted in stockroom inventory.

MICROSYS AUTOMATION INC.
Cerritos, CA

Receptionist / A/R Clerk
02.1999 - 07.2000

Job overview

● Answered high volume phone calls.

● Did alpha numeric filing.

● Imputed and updated customer contact information.

● Contacted customers regarding past due balances.

● Annotated payments received in A/R log book.

Maintained invoice log books

Education

American Career College
Anaheim, CA

Some College (No Degree) from Medical Insurance Billing
09.2016

Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center
Los Angeles, CA

Certificate from Typing Proficiency (+40wpm)
09.2005

North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
Anaheim, CA

Certificate Of Completion from Computerized Accounting
06.1995

El Dorado High School
Placentia, CA

High School Diploma
06.1993

Skills

  • Certified in Food Handlers Safety
  • Knife, Meat/Cheese Slicer Equipment Familiarity
  • Food Preparation
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Opening and Closing Procedures
  • Food Assembly
  • Equipment Sanitation
  • Recipe Preparation
  • Surface Sanitation
  • Cutting and Slicing Techniques
  • Dish Preparation
  • POS System
  • Bilingual Spanish (Fluent)
  • Document Translation (English/Spanish)
  • Data Entry
  • Office Supply Management
  • Scanning and Copying
  • Mail Handling
  • File Maintenance
  • Inbound Calls
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Inventory Control
  • Telephone Reception
  • Multi-Line Telephone Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Resourceful troubleshooter
  • Type 45wpm/10key
  • Friendly, courteous and articulate
  • Alpha numeric filing
  • General Accounting; A/R
  • Flexible, reliable and team player
  • Great customer service skills
  • Fast learner
  • Administrative Support
  • Knowledge Of Microsoft Office; Computer Savvy

Certification

  • California Food Handler Card, Training - 2021
  • English/Spanish Bilingual, Certificate of Proficiency, Los Angeles County - 2000
  • Typing Proficiency Certificate - 2005
  • Computerized Accounting, Certificate Of Completion, Training - 1995
  • Medical Billing and Coding, Certificate of Completion, Training - 2016

Timeline

Food Preparation Worker

Knott's Berry Farm
08.2022 - 06.2023

Food Service Associate

Knott's Berry Farm
03.2022 - 08.2022

Deli Clerk

Vons/ Albertsons
12.2021 - 07.2022

Courtesy Clerk

Vons/Albertsons
12.2021 - 07.2022

Warehouse Associate (seasonal)

Paper Mart
10.2021 - 12.2021

Retail Sales Associate

AutoZone
02.2021 - 05.2021

Store Manager

Rachel Courter DBA Cardstock Emporium
01.2017 - 12.2017

Intermediate Typist Clerk

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
09.2005 - 10.2014

Clerk /Intermediate Clerk

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
08.2000 - 08.2005

Receptionist / A/R Clerk

MICROSYS AUTOMATION INC.
02.1999 - 07.2000

American Career College

Some College (No Degree) from Medical Insurance Billing

Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center

Certificate from Typing Proficiency (+40wpm)

North Orange County Regional Occupational Program

Certificate Of Completion from Computerized Accounting

El Dorado High School

High School Diploma
Nancy Mora