Diego Valladares
Anderson,CA
Summary
Nutrition Assistant with experience in high-volume meal preparation, food safety, and dietary guidelines. Skilled in cooking, temperature monitoring, inventory management (labeling and FIFO rotation), and maintaining sanitation standards. Works efficiently in fast-paced environments while supporting accurate and consistent meal service. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Nutrition Assistant
Lancaster School District
Lancaster, CA
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Prepared and cooked food in a high-volume kitchen supporting daily meal production
- Managed inventory including labeling, stocking, and FIFO rotation
- Monitored and logged food temperatures to meet food safety standards
- Followed sanitation and cross-contamination prevention procedures
- Assisted with meal assembly, portion control, and efficient service
Dietary Aide
Palmdale School District
Palmdale, CA
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Assisted with meal preparation and serving in a high-volume environment (800+ meals daily)
- Supported food distribution while maintaining portion accuracy and service efficiency
- Followed food safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a clean workspace
- Helped manage inventory and restocking to support daily operations
Food Service Associate
Gino's Italian Restaurant
Lancaster, CA
11.2018 - 12.2023
- Prepared food items following food safety and sanitation standards
- Maintained clean kitchen, equipment, and food prep areas
- Assisted with order accuracy and timely food delivery during busy service periods
Education
High School Diploma -
Antelope Valley High School
Lancaster, CASkills
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Meal Preparation & Portion Control
- Dietary Guidelines & Restrictions
- Temperature Monitoring & Logging
- Inventory Management (Labeling & FIFO Rotation)
- High-Volume Food Service
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Bilingual: English / Spanish
Certification
ServSafe California Food Handler
Certification #6887018 | Exp: 2/16/2027
Timeline
Child Nutrition Assistant
Lancaster School District
08.2025 - 04.2026
Dietary Aide
Palmdale School District
06.2021 - 08.2025
Food Service Associate
Gino's Italian Restaurant
11.2018 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Antelope Valley High School