Tina Chavez
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development with up-to-date food handling certificate.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mail Sorter
UPS
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced mail sorting efficiency by implementing automated sorting systems.
- Reduced delivery errors by accurately categorizing and labeling outgoing mail.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal sorting efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely processing of high-volume mail shipments.
Summer production cook
Central Texas Food Bank
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, for cooking purposes.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Received and stored food supplies, raw materials and other ingredients.
- Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
- Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Safely operated all kitchen equipment to avoid job injuries and mishaps.
- Observed food safety, proper cleaning and good hygiene practices to prevent food-borne illnesses.
- Portioned out food and measured ingredients properly to prepare recipes.
- Adhered to planned menu for the purpose of conserving food costs, ensuring high quality meals, maintaining meal component compliance and maintaining high food safety standards.
- Properly documented meal proportions, meal counts, site counts and other information required. Accounted for daily production and packing.
- Assisted with packing delivery containers with meals, snacks and milks including verifying that each container has the correct count for that site and the correct items for that day's menu.
- Ensured safe and organized work environment, including keeping kitchen equipment, tools, work tables, and environment in a clean and sanitary state according to local and state health standards using the "clean as you go" policy, and that all cleaning is documented.
- Followed procedures for waste management, including recycling policies and procedures.
Personal Nanny
Albert Garcia
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Intern
Texas Orthopedics Sports And Rehabilitation
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
Education
Culinary Arts
Central Texas Food Bank
Austin, TX01.2024
Certificate - ServSafe Texas Food Handler
Central Texas Food Bank
Austin, TX06.2023
Certificate - Esthetician
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute
Austin, TX06.2020
Certificate - Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist
The College of Health Care Professions
Austin, TX01.2016
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
Austin, TX05.1993
Skills
- Cleaning and Sanitation Practices
- Large-Scale Events Planning
- Food Measurements
- Collaborative Relationships
- High-Volume Environments
- Contamination Prevention
- Proper Food Storage
- Proper Equipment Usage
- Effective Planning
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Mail Sorter
UPS
10.2023 - Current
Summer production cook
Central Texas Food Bank
06.2023 - 08.2023
Personal Nanny
Albert Garcia
03.2018 - 12.2019
Intern
Texas Orthopedics Sports And Rehabilitation
06.2015 - 01.2016
Culinary Arts
Central Texas Food Bank
Certificate - ServSafe Texas Food Handler
Central Texas Food Bank
Certificate - Esthetician
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute
Certificate - Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist
The College of Health Care Professions
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
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