Maria Hinojosa
Riverside
Summary
Proficient in kitchen equipment operation and maintaining cleanliness standards. Demonstrated ability to prepare quality food items efficiently, contributing to a safe and high-performing kitchen environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
cooker
Taco Bell Restaurant
Jurupa valley
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared food items according to Taco Bell's standards and recipes.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels for ingredients and supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient order preparation.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Kept track of food freshness and quality throughout preparation.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills and fryers, safely.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Driver
Lyft And Uber
Riverside
07.2024 - Current
- Navigated city routes efficiently while adhering to traffic regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting passengers during rides.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and ensured proper functioning of safety equipment.
- Used GPS systems to plan optimal driving routes and avoid delays.
- Communicated effectively with riders regarding pick-up and drop-off locations.
- Managed ride schedules to accommodate passenger requests and preferences.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
Receptionist
Upperline Health
Chino Hills
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Greeted patients and visitors warmly upon arrival at the healthcare facility.
- Managed incoming calls and directed them to appropriate staff members.
- Scheduled appointments using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Coordinated patient check-in and check-out processes smoothly and accurately.
- Organized office supplies and ensured a tidy reception area consistently.
- Communicated with insurance companies regarding patient inquiries when necessary.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
- Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
Housekeeper
Andrea Herrera
Corona
01.2014 - 06.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of residential areas and common spaces daily.
- Organized and stocked cleaning supplies for efficient access and usage.
- Performed laundry tasks including washing, drying, and folding clothes.
- Collaborated with homeowners to address specific cleaning preferences.
- Utilized eco-friendly cleaning products to promote a healthy environment.
- Implemented deep cleaning protocols for seasonal maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in preparing homes for guest arrivals through thorough cleaning.
- Trained new staff on effective cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
Driver Helper
Automedic transportation
Riverside
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Organized delivery routes to ensure timely transportation of goods.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups throughout the day.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate logistics operations.
- Inspected vehicles for safety and proper functioning before each shift.
- Supported customer service by addressing inquiries during deliveries.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned vehicle inside and out throughout duration of shift.
- Transported patients safely to appointments using company vehicles.
- Assisted individuals with boarding and disembarking from transport vehicles.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety compliance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations during transport operations.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during transit for comfort and assistance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure timely patient arrivals at destinations.
- Completed documentation accurately for each trip, including patient details and mileage.
- Provided safe and timely transportation for patients to medical appointments.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to receive updated information about trip assignments.
- Complied with all applicable traffic laws while operating a company vehicle.
- Assisted passengers with mobility issues into and out of vehicles when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
UAG - VASCONCELOS
GUADALAJARA,MEXICO07-1998
Skills
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Kitchen sanitation
- Recipe execution
- Equipment operation
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Hospitality service expertise
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
cooker
Taco Bell Restaurant
09.2025 - Current
Driver
Lyft And Uber
07.2024 - Current
Receptionist
Upperline Health
02.2023 - 05.2024
Driver Helper
Automedic transportation
04.2022 - 11.2022
Housekeeper
Andrea Herrera
01.2014 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
UAG - VASCONCELOS