Erika Torres
15116 Parthenia St Apt 230
Summary
Dedicated and reliable kitchen professional with a strong work ethic, honed at Claudine Kitchen. Proven expertise in efficient cleaning and proper sanitization, contributing to a 30% reduction in downtime during peak hours. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and commitment to food safety standards, ensuring a clean and organized workspace.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep/ Dishwasher
Claudine Kitchen
Porter Ranch, CA
07.2019 - 04.2026
- Operated dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen utensils.
- Assisted kitchen staff by maintaining a steady supply of clean dishes and cookware.
- Implemented efficient cleaning processes to reduce downtime during busy service hours.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold food safety standards in dishwashing tasks.
- Adhered to health regulations while handling and disposing of waste materials properly.
- Maintained organized work areas to enhance workflow efficiency in the kitchen environment.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability, consistently arriving on time for scheduled shifts.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to overall sanitation and safety standards.
- Promoted environmental sustainability efforts within the restaurant by sorting recyclables from non-recyclable materials during disposal process.
- Assisted with training new dishwashing team members, ensuring consistency in performance and adherence to restaurant standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sagrada Família
GuatemalaSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Efficient cleaning
- Proper sanitization
- Self-discipline
- Knife handling
- Reliability and punctuality
- Dependability
- Planning and scheduling
- Patience and persistence
- Food safety
- Waste disposal
- Hand-eye coordination
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Stress tolerance
- Chemical handling
- Basic food preparation
- Initiative-taking
- Temperature control
- Hygiene and grooming
- Motivation and drive
- Resilience and endurance
- Fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Punctual and reliable
- Punctuality
- Customer service excellence
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Prep/ Dishwasher
Claudine Kitchen
07.2019 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Sagrada Família