Natalie Zavala
Hawaiian Gardens
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Luna Grill, excelling in kitchen management and employee supervision. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and maintain exceptional food quality through innovative techniques. Strong patient care skills complemented by effective training management, ensuring compliance with health standards and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Luna Grill
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Consistently met or exceeded health code standards by enforcing strict sanitation practices throughout the kitchen area.
Paraprofessional
Child Care Careers
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
North-West College
Anaheim, CA11.2024
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Health record management
- Kitchen management
- Kitchen organization
- Training management
- Employee supervision
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Child Care Careers
03.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Cook
Luna Grill
04.2022 - 03.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
North-West College
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