Baltazar Vargas
Redlands
Summary
Dependable Culinary Professional experienced in high-pressure kitchen environments. Delivered quality results through attention to detail and strong work ethic while fostering relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and adapting to new challenges.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Supply Technician
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda
11.2018 - 07.2026
- Managed inventory levels for medical supplies and equipment, ensuring timely availability for patient care.
- Ensured compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained new staff on supply handling procedures.
- Assembled and maintained supply carts for use in patient care areas.
- Assisted with the preparation of sterile trays for surgical procedures.
- Participated in annual physical inventories by counting supplies stored in warehouse locations.
- Provided training to new staff members on the proper use of central supply services.
- Monitored expiration dates and rotated stock, maintaining compliance with safety standards and minimizing waste.
- Delivered medical equipment to designated hospital locations, facilitating immediate access for clinical staff. to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
- Implemented best practices for maintaining cleanliness in supply areas.
- Responded to requests from physicians and nurses regarding product availability or special orders.
- Received, checked-in, and distributed medical equipment and supplies to various departments throughout the facility.
Dishwasher
Red Robin
Redlands
09.2007 - 11.2018
- Operated industrial dishwashing machine efficiently during peak hours.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and utensils throughout shifts.
- Sorted and organized dishes, glassware, and silverware for easy accessibility.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely dish availability for service.
- Followed sanitation protocols to uphold health standards in food preparation areas.
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery, and cooking equipment.
- Supported staff in high-demand periods to enhance service efficiency.
Education
Orangewood High School
Redlands, CASkills
- Sanitation standards
- Quality assurance
- Supply chain coordination
- Inventory management
- Inventory restocking
- Supply restocking
- Cleaning procedures
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Trash removal
- Complex Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Punctual and reliable
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong work ethic
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Organizational strengths
- Safety awareness
- Industrial dishwashing
Timeline
Central Supply Technician
Loma Linda University Medical Center
11.2018 - 07.2026
Dishwasher
Red Robin
09.2007 - 11.2018
Orangewood High School