Amy Daniela Diaz Hernandez
Duck Lake,SK
Summary
Proactive and detail-oriented professional with a background at Meridian Hotel & Restaurant, excelling in cleanliness, organization, and food preparation. Demonstrated ability to reduce food waste and enhance kitchen efficiency by mastering inventory stocking and fostering team collaboration. Achieved consistent quality in meal preparation, underscoring a commitment to food allergy awareness and customer service excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm hand/cook
Family Business
12.2023 - Current
- Participated in seasonal harvest activities including picking fruits and vegetables, sorting produce, and preparing products for storage.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
- Prepared meals for a crew of 4 on a grain farm.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Meridian Hotel & Restaurant
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Supported culinary team by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, reducing preparation time.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new cooking methods and techniques, staying current with industry trends for continuous improvement.
- Reduced food waste by effectively managing ingredient inventory and rotating products as needed.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with staff members.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and maintained its cleanliness after use for continued functionality throughout the shift.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Babysitter
Family Members
04.2016 - 11.2021
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
Caregiver
Family Members
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
High School Diploma -
COBATAB
MEXICO07-2019
Skills
- Cleanliness
- Ingredient preparation
- Organization
- Portion control
- Food presentation
- Food allergy awareness
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Cleaning and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory stocking
- Menu memorization
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Woodworking
- House Renovation
Timeline
Farm hand/cook
Family Business
12.2023 - Current
Kitchen Prep Cook
Meridian Hotel & Restaurant
05.2022 - 10.2023
Caregiver
Family Members
05.2019 - 09.2021
Babysitter
Family Members
04.2016 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
COBATAB
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