Valente Gonzalez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable warehouse generalist and food service worker with solid background in warehouse operations, including inventory management and order fulfillment. Successfully contributed to improving workflow efficiency and reducing downtime. Demonstrated proficiency in operating forklifts and managing stock levels.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Maker
Pag's Pizza
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
Lead Night Custodian
Carbondale High School
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced school cleanliness by performing daily custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Promoted a healthy learning environment by disinfecting classrooms, restrooms, and common areas on a consistent schedule.
Forklift Operator
Wild Alaskan Seafood Warehouse
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Loading Dock Worker
Rural King
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Operated various types of warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, resulting in timely completion of tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks in a timely manner, meeting or exceeding customer delivery expectations.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
Prep Cook
Chrissoulas
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
Oven Operator
Little Italian Pizza
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Checked temperature control to maintain proper conditions.
- Increased production output by coordinating with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Improved production efficiency by consistently monitoring and adjusting oven temperatures and conveyor speeds.
Head Cook
Tropics
03.2013 - 10.2017
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Education
GED -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL04-2015
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Heavy lifting
- Order taking and processing
- Oven operation
- Flexible schedule
- Packaging and labeling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking and processing
Timeline
Pizza Maker
Pag's Pizza
05.2024 - 02.2025
Lead Night Custodian
Carbondale High School
07.2023 - 03.2024
Forklift Operator
Wild Alaskan Seafood Warehouse
06.2022 - 03.2023
Loading Dock Worker
Rural King
10.2021 - 05.2022
Prep Cook
Chrissoulas
09.2020 - 02.2021
Oven Operator
Little Italian Pizza
11.2018 - 08.2020
Head Cook
Tropics
03.2013 - 10.2017
GED -
McHenry County College
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