Dedicated to maintaining full stocks of clean dishes and utensils to meet expected customer needs. Safety and team-oriented with organized and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced kitchen environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Dishwasher
Hillcrest Retirement Community
04.2024 - Current
Followed supervisor instructions when it comes to on the spot favors.
Troubleshot equipment malfunctions and completed minor repairs to keep equipment functioning.
Monitored dishwashing machines for proper functioning.
Delivered washed dishes to various stations throughout restaurant to help team stay productive and focused on customer needs.
Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
Assisted in bussing tables.
Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Followed a weekly cleaning list where me and many of the dishwashers helped clean specific areas of the kitchen.
Gently moved glassware, crystal, and other delicate items to prevent breakage.
Monitored, added, and replaced the necessary chemicals to their respected station.
Monitor, clean, and report any issues with the drains.
Lifted items over 75 pounds.
Store and organized all food items on shelves, racks, and occasionally carts.
Used a personal cart and used the shelf beneath the dish station to store necessary chemicals and other items dishwashers use on the daily basis.
Drove a golf cart to deliver food and other kitchen items from either kitchens or store and/or bring items from the basement.
Church Volunteer
Our Lady of Assumption Church
01.2017 - Current
Greeted guests with bulletins, directions, and friendly conversation.
Maintained church grounds to upkeep clean, safe and tidy presentation.
Assisted with fundraising activities.
Prepared and distributed religious materials.
Dishwasher and Kitchen Helper
El Sushi Loco
05.2021 - 09.2023
Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents. Removed trash and kitchen mats on a timely manner.
Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Restocked chemicals in their stations.
Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers.
Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Inspected dishwashing equipment and reported issues to supervisor.
Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing on the three sink compartment.
Stored dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment in proper locations.
Gently moved glassware, crystal, and other delicate items to prevent breakage.
Lifted and carried heavy materials.
Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
Hospital Volunteer
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
Labeled and stored fruits, vegetables. and jellos.
Occasionally when there is less staff, I help store items ranging from canned food, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, and PPE.
Took out the trash and place recyclables in their assigned containers outside of the hospital kitchen.
When delivering food I sometimes would answer questions from nurses and patients.
Sometimes other volunteers come from other departments due to being a slow day and I help train or guide them through the process of cleaning and/or food delivery.
Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
Education
Associate of Arts - English
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
03-2024
High School Diploma -
Palomares Academy of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
06.2019
Skills
Heavy lifting
Adaptability and flexibility
High efficiency
Strong work ethic
Stress tolerance
Food Safety and Handling
Cleaning
Dishwashing
Chemical handling
Efficient nature
Waste disposal
Certification
Food Handler: 04/01/21 to 04/30/24, 02/26/24 to 02/25/27