Valentina Q Quintana
Glenwood Springs,CO
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Basalt Elementary School
Basalt, Colorado
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared a variety of dishes following established recipes and guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking ingredients as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
- Followed food safety protocols to ensure safe handling and storage of food items.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, grills, and fryers.
- Adapted to changing menus and special dietary requests efficiently.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Cashier
Cowen Store
Carbondale, Colorado
01.2025 - Current
- Operated cash register efficiently during busy store hours.
- Processed customer transactions accurately and quickly.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and recommendations.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area consistently.
- Handled cash, credit, and digital payments securely.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service quality.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Stocked shelves and ensured product availability for customers.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Cook
Deumani
Aspen, Colorado
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared a variety of dishes following established recipes and guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
- Followed food safety protocols to ensure safe handling and storage of food items.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, grills, and fryers.
- Adapted to changing menus and special dietary requests efficiently.
- Engaged with customers to understand preferences and provide exceptional service.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law
Universidad Estatal De Bolivar
Ecuador , Ecuador 01.2014 - 12.2020
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory management
- Equipment operation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Cook
Basalt Elementary School
03.2025 - Current
Cashier
Cowen Store
01.2025 - Current
Cook
Deumani
12.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Law
Universidad Estatal De Bolivar
01.2014 - 12.2020