Edwardo Gonzalez
Corona
Summary
Hands-on Environmental Scientist with a high appreciation and understanding of health and safety standards. Preparing concise reports to assess environmental liability risks and compliance. Analytical and hardworking with a background in managing large, complex projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health Specialist
Orange County Government
Santa Ana
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted inspections of food service establishments, public swimming pools, hazardous waste sites, and other facilities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Advised managers on best practices for protecting human health from potential hazards in the environment.
- Investigated complaints regarding potential public health nuisances such as noise pollution or water contamination.
- Provided technical advice on environmental health issues to government agencies and private organization.
Head Institutional Cook
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Orange
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Kept accurate records of food production schedules and quantities prepared for each meal period.
- Supervised other kitchen staff members during shifts as required by management.
- Trained new cooks on proper safety procedures and use of kitchen equipment.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors according to budget constraints.
- Assisted with ordering bulk items such as produce or proteins from suppliers.
Sr. Institutional Cook
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Orange
03.2006 - 06.2023
- Prepared and cooked meals for large groups of people in an institutional setting.
- Adhered to established portion control guidelines when serving meals.
- Stored food properly in designated containers at appropriate temperatures.
- Ensured that food preparation areas were clean and sanitized after each shift.
- Maintained a clean and safe kitchen environment, following all health regulations.
- Checked temperature of foods before serving to ensure safety standards were met.
- Operated commercial-grade cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, deep fryers, steamers, and kettles.
- Followed standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality of dishes served to customers.
- Prepared meals in accordance with operational policies, food safety guidelines and health code requirements.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA08-2017
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA08-2013
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental assessment
- Hazard analysis
- Public health inspections
- Food safety
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Laboratory techniques
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Health Specialist
Orange County Government
08.2024 - Current
Head Institutional Cook
Orange County Sheriff's Department
06.2023 - 08.2024
Sr. Institutional Cook
Orange County Sheriff's Department
03.2006 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
California State University, Fullerton
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Orange Coast College