Ruby Padilla Sanchez
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Fluent in Spanish writing and reading.
Highly motivated with over 10 years of food service experience and 6 years of management.
Willing to try and learn new things with a positive outcome.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Shopper
Instacart
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized shopping experiences based on individual styles and preferences.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and timely follow-ups, resulting in repeat business.
- Increased sales revenue by carefully selecting high-quality products tailored to the unique needs of each client.
- Streamlined shopping processes for clients by conducting thorough research and staying current on fashion trends and product availability.
Event Coordinator
R.S Events
Sonoma, CA
03.2016 - Current
- Managed a group of 15+ people
- Managed budgets effectively, negotiating contracts to secure cost savings without compromising quality.
- Coordinated with vendors to deliver exceptional catering and audiovisual services during events.
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Kitchen Manager
Awesome Bars
Petaluma, CA
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by implementing strict kitchen cleaning routines.
- Increased employee productivity by providing ongoing training and performance feedback for kitchen staff members.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stock shortages during peak service hours or special events.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
Kitchen Lead
Sonoma Wine Shop
Sebastopol, CA
04.2010 - 09.2018
- Developed new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and current food trends.
- Managed daily kitchen operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and equipment maintenance.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in cooking techniques, plating, and presentation.
- Collaborated with executive chef on menu development, contributing creative ideas for innovative dishes that drove increased sales revenue.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa High School
Santa Rosa, CA05.2014
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish writing and speaking
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Food Preparation
- Meeting Planning
- Special Events Planning
- Catering Coordination
- Multitasking and Organization
- Documentation and Reporting
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Shopper
Instacart
02.2022 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Awesome Bars
10.2018 - 05.2020
Event Coordinator
R.S Events
03.2016 - Current
Kitchen Lead
Sonoma Wine Shop
04.2010 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa High School