Juanita Lopez
Santa Clara
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, honed at Rubios Coastal Grill. Successfully trained staff, maintained high-quality food standards, and achieved near-perfect customer satisfaction scores. Skilled in efficient cleaning and safety awareness, fostering teamwork in fast-paced environments while managing multiple orders with precision.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher
Rubios Costal Grill
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Cashier
Rubios Costal Grill
Waitstaff
Carlton Senior Living
Lead/Mentor Waitstaff
Carlton Senior Living
11.2022 - Current
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Trained junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Assisted with catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s culinary expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Lead Line Cook
Rubios Coastal Grill
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Trained junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Assisted with catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s culinary expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gunderson High School
San Jose, CA06.2019
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Heavy lifting
- Punctuality
- Efficient cleaning
- Safety awareness
- Stress tolerance
- Customer service excellence
Accomplishments
After Working at Carlton Senior Living for 2 weeks, I got promoted from Waitstaff to Lead Waitstaff and Mentor. I continue to train and guide waitstaff to make sure needs are met.
I also received the Annual Best of the Best Award on February 19, 2025 for doing and being the very best at my job.
Timeline
Lead/Mentor Waitstaff
Carlton Senior Living
11.2022 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Rubios Coastal Grill
04.2018 - 06.2020
Dishwasher
Rubios Costal Grill
Cashier
Rubios Costal Grill
Waitstaff
Carlton Senior Living
High School Diploma -
Gunderson High School
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