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Maria Valencia

East Palo Alto

Summary

Experienced with food preparation, knife handling, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Utilizes efficient organizational skills to streamline kitchen processes and support chefs. Knowledge of food safety protocols and effective teamwork.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook

Flagship Facility Services Inc.
09.2016 - 02.2025
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.

Prep Cook

Bon Apptit Management
05.2013 - 09.2016
  • Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and dicing to ensure timely service.
  • Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, and fryers with safety protocols.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with health standards.
  • Assisted chefs in menu preparation by measuring and mixing ingredients efficiently.

Janitor

Ike’s Cleaning Service
05.2009 - 08.2013

Education

Menlo Altherton
Palo Alto, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Customer service
  • Safe food handling
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Team collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Prep Cook

Flagship Facility Services Inc.
09.2016 - 02.2025

Prep Cook

Bon Apptit Management
05.2013 - 09.2016

Janitor

Ike’s Cleaning Service
05.2009 - 08.2013

Menlo Altherton
Maria Valencia