Alejandro Iturralde
San Diego
Summary
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes compassionate communication to support patients emotionally and physically.
Managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Hardworking cook bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keeps kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum productivity. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Motivated and hardworking with 7 years of experience. Good at preparing various menu items using various cooking methods. Diligently maintains kitchen safety expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Patient Care Specialist
Jackson House Recovery
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Patient monitoring and report back to staff.
- Providing patient care assisting with daily task and providing support.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods
- Interacted with management regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations
Cook
Pacific Bay Recovery
01.2018 - 11.2021
Education
Diploma of Completion - Culinary Arts
San Diego Job Corps Center
Imperial Beach, CADiploma of Completion - Baking And Pastry Arts
National City Adult School
San Diego, CADiploma of Completion - Baking And Pastry Arts
Montgomery Adult School
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary
The Art Institute of California
San Diego, CASkills
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handlers card
- Team collaboration
- Focused and disciplined
- Emotional support
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Special diets
- ServSafe certified
- Dietary restriction support
- Food preparation
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Allergen awareness
- Nutrition awareness
Timeline
Cook/Patient Care Specialist
Jackson House Recovery
01.2022 - 03.2025
Cook
Pacific Bay Recovery
01.2018 - 11.2021
Diploma of Completion - Baking And Pastry Arts
National City Adult School
Diploma of Completion - Baking And Pastry Arts
Montgomery Adult School
Diploma of Completion - Culinary Arts
San Diego Job Corps Center
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary
The Art Institute of California
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