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Valente Huerta-Infante

Valente Huerta-Infante

Merced,CA

Summary

Food Preparation Specialist experienced in high-pressure kitchen environments. Delivered improved kitchen operations and reduced food waste through precise recipe execution and effective inventory management. Custodian equipped with expertise in cleaning equipment and techniques, ensuring high sanitation standards across company facilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Assistant

Uc Merced
Merced
03.2022 - 02.2026
  • Sanitation Expertise: Ensured rigorous hygiene by disinfecting prep areas and equipment, preventing cross-contamination.
  • Safety & Compliance: Monitor food temperatures and logs with precision to uphold strict health and safety standards.
  • Deep Cleaning: Executed sanitization protocols for industrial kitchen machinery, maintaining a spotless and professional workspace.

Nutrition Services

Dignity Health
Merced, CA
08.2020 - 05.2021

Delivered nutritional support for patients in high-acuity hospital during Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring safe, timely meal delivery and adherence to strict infection control protocols.

  • Sanitized workstations and utensils according to established sanitation protocols.
  • Developed strategies for implementing new programs or initiatives related to nutrition services within the facility.
  • Advised hospital administrators on matters concerning clinical nutrition services delivery.
  • Participated in professional organizations related to the field of Food and Nutrition Services.

Cook

Bella Luna
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Food Safety Compliance: Uphold strict hygiene standards through disciplined adherence to safety protocols and proactive surface management.
  • Rigorous Sanitation: Maintain a spotless workspace by consistently disinfecting stations and deep-cleaning appliances throughout high-intensity service.
  • Operational Excellence: Balance culinary production with meticulous organizational habits to ensure a pristine, professional kitchen environment.
  • Executed preparation of Bella Luna menu items according to established recipes and plating standards. following kitchen recipes and plating standards.
  • Chopped, seasoned, and portioned ingredients for daily meal preparations in a fast-paced kitchen environment. ingredients for daily kitchen preparation.
  • Maintained clean workstations by regularly sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools throughout shifts., tools, and cooking equipment throughout shifts.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations by monitoring hygiene and sanitation practices in the kitchen., sanitation, and temperature guidelines in Bella Luna kitchen.

Freight/Janitorial Worker

Pier One Imports
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Facility Maintenance: Execute comprehensive cleaning of sales floors, restrooms, and displays to ensure a premium, customer-ready environment.
  • Safety & Compliance: Expertly handle cleaning chemicals and industrial equipment in strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Operational Organization: Streamline stockroom efficiency and freight processing while maintaining rigorous cleanliness and waste management standards.
  • Mopped and waxed floors, dusted, deep cleaned bathrooms and removed trash to keep buildings in clean and orderly condition.
  • Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
  • Cleaned windows, walls, ceilings, carpets, and furniture in designated areas to maintain a tidy appearance.
  • Completed sweeping and vacuuming, cleaned glass surfaces, and collected trash to ensure cleanliness in the workspace.

Education

High School Diploma -

Merced Highschool

Skills

  • Food safety protocols
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Workstation sanitation
  • Kitchen equipment sanitization
  • Safe handling
  • Meal plating
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Reliability
  • Self-Motivation
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Continuous improvement
  • Safety compliance
  • Work ethic
  • Dietary restrictions understanding

Languages

English

Spanish

Work History

08-2020

Timeline

Cook Assistant

Uc Merced
03.2022 - 02.2026

Nutrition Services

Dignity Health
08.2020 - 05.2021

Cook

Bella Luna
06.2018 - 03.2020

Freight/Janitorial Worker

Pier One Imports
06.2018 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Merced Highschool
Valente Huerta-Infante