Giada Hitch
Porter/Kresge Dining Hall
Santa Cruz
2
Languages
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented and knowledgeable professional with two years of experience in the UCSC Porter College dining hall, dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in kitchen and dining environments. Proven ability to train new hires to exceed competency levels while encouraging collaboration among dining and kitchen staff to ensure seamless operations. Strong adaptability, communication, and organizational skills complement extensive expertise in food preparation, kitchen cleaning, and maintenance. Committed to delivering exceptional service and supporting team success.
Work History
Dining Hall Worker
1 Year 9 Months- Gained experience at various dining hall stations, including in the kitchen, on the floor, with customers, stocking/inventory, at the line, and in the dishroom
- Collaborated efficiently with team members to ensure smooth operations, and demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
- Managed food safety standards through allergen labeling, sanitation procedures, temperature monitoring, and recipe adherence
Summer Camp Counselor
2 Months- Ensured safety and hygiene of 50+ campers ages 5-12 weekly
- Managed and organized facilities and equipment, coordinated activities, meal breaks, and individual schedules of campers and counselors
- Supervised group activities to encourage engagement among campers
- Communicated with parents to ensure camper's needs are met
Intern
5 Months- Researched products purchased by UCSC Dining to determine sustainability based on criteria from the Real Food Calculator
- Worked with a team to input data into FoodPro regarding sustainability status
- Participated in the writing of the Food Service Working Group (FSWG) monthly email
Team Member
6 Months- Assisted in training new team members, ensuring they were quickly able to provide excellent service to guests
- Operated kitchen equipment and performed basic maintenance and cleaning on pizza ovens, deli slicers, display fridges, hot/cold bars, and various other appliances
- Communicated with customers and fellow team members efficiently and effectively
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Agroecology
- 10,000 Degrees Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Food Safety Practices
Customer Service
Time Management & Scheduling
Workplace Organization
Delegation & Multitasking
Teamwork
Clear & Concise Communication
Certification
California Food Handlers Certificate
LANGUAGES
Italian
Chinese (Mandarin)
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Secret Agent Squad
06.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Intern
Real Food Calculator
01.2025 - 06.2025Read More
Dining Hall Worker
Porter/Kresge Dining Hall
09.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Team Member
Whole Foods Market
01.2022 - 07.2022Read More
University of California - Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts from Agroecology
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