Vanessa Pinedo
Clovis
Summary
Experienced Food Service Assistant with over 10 years in the food service industry. Quick learner and dedicated to team and business success. Plays key role in quality and timely food preparation. Organized and independent worker focused on safely handling food items in alignment with allergies and nutritional restrictions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Assistant
CUSD
05.2023 - Current
- Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines.
- Restocked supplies during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Handled point-of-sale operations when Specialist needed.
- Assisted Specialist with panning food.
- Served food according to temperature, safety, and presentation guidelines.
- Provided exemplary service to students.
Customer Service Representative
Lincare
03.2009 - 06.2011
- Answered patient/doctor telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Assisted patients with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging medical supply deliveries.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
Server/Trainer/Bartender
Tony Roma's Restaurant
05.2000 - 06.2008
- Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods.
- Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
- Provided feedback and guidance to help servers develop industry skills and knowledge.
- Utilized effective communication techniques to support server learning and comprehension.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Education
Food Service Management Certification - Food And Nutrition
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA01-2026
Certificate of Completion - Dental Assisting
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA12-2005
High School Diploma -
San Andreas High Scool
Hollister, CA06-1999
Skills
- Sanitation procedures
- Point of sale systems
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Allergy awareness
- Creative problem solving
- Calm and professional under pressure
- Courteous with strong service mindset
- Multitasking and prioritization
Timeline
Food Service Assistant
CUSD
05.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Lincare
03.2009 - 06.2011
Server/Trainer/Bartender
Tony Roma's Restaurant
05.2000 - 06.2008
Food Service Management Certification - Food And Nutrition
Fresno City College
Certificate of Completion - Dental Assisting
San Jose City College
High School Diploma -
San Andreas High Scool