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Joana Mendoza

Quail Valley

Summary

Dynamic and highly motivated culinary professional with experience at El Pollo Loco, excelling in food preparation and safety. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Proven ability to multitask efficiently in fast-paced settings.

Thrives in supportive and compassionate settings, looking to transition into new field. Developed strong communication and empathy skills, along with ability to manage daily care routines effectively. Aims to bring these transferrable skills to new role, contributing to positive and caring environment.

Offering nurturing and supportive disposition, eager to learn and develop in caregiving environment. Brings willingness to quickly acquire essential patient care techniques and communication skills. Ready to use and develop empathy and organizational skills in Desired Position role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook

El Pollo Loco
Menifee, CA
10.2024 - Current
  • Prepared ingredients by chopping, marinating, and portioning to ensure efficient kitchen operation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Assisted in cooking and assembling menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes for timely service delivery.

Cashier

Dollar Tree
Sun City, CA
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Maintained clean and organized checkout area to enhance customer experience.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
  • Handled cash, credit, and refunds while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Cook

Carls Jr
Menifee
12.2022 - 07.2024
  • Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations and proper handling procedures consistently.
  • Assisted in training new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.

Education

Associate of Science - Ultrasound Technician

Mount San Jacinto College
Menifee, CA
04.2026

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Customer service
  • Safe food handling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Following instructions
  • Cleanliness
  • Quick-learning
  • Highly motivated
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Active listener
  • Team collaboration
  • Ambitious

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Prep Cook

El Pollo Loco
10.2024 - Current

Cashier

Dollar Tree
10.2023 - 12.2024

Cook

Carls Jr
12.2022 - 07.2024

Associate of Science - Ultrasound Technician

Mount San Jacinto College
Joana Mendoza