Veronica Valdez
Spring Valley
Summary
Hello, my name is Veronica Valdez. I've been working since I was 17 years old, starting at Raising Canes. From August to April 2025, I worked at Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill Coronado in addition to Raising Canes. While at the same time working, I am a full-time college student at Southwestern College with plans to study Radiology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Handler
Raising Cane's Crewmember
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured food safety and sanitation standards during food preparation and service.
- Operated cash register, handle money and give correct change.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with customers and colleagues.
- Handled customer complaints or special requests with professionalism.
- demonstrated ability to follow food safety protocols and maintain hygiene standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely reordering of supplies.
- Set up kitchen every morning by turning on equipment, cutting ingredients and stocking workstations.
Restaurant Hostess
Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill Coronado
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored dining room flow, adjusting seating pace to align with peak service times.
- Supported servers and busters through high-volume shifts with running food and cleaning tables-
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up dining areas, restocking supplies, checking restrooms for cleanliness.
- Responded quickly and effectively to customer complaints or concerns in order to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with guests and colleagues.
- Followed safety procedures including proper food handling techniques in order to prevent cross-contamination or other health hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Steele Canyon High School
12440 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91978GED -
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA06.2028
Skills
- Safe food handling
- Team Collaboration
- Opening and closing procedures
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Supply Restocking
- Cash Register operation
- Customer service
- Time management
- Order taking
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill Coronado
04.2025 - 08.2025
Food Handler
Raising Cane's Crewmember
07.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Steele Canyon High School
GED -
Southwestern College