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Yuliana Parra

Ontario,CA

Summary

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise a Food Service Worker II and Satellite School Lead.

Motivated Food Service Worker I with experience working closely as a substitute Food Service worker II to serve students on the daily. Diligently follows recipes to prepare food ingredients. Conscientious and self-directed employee successful at working quickly and accurately. Experienced Food Service Worker knowledgeable about batch cooking, food safety and nutrition as well as handling kitchen staff in preparation of meals. History of managing and guiding multiple processes with speed and efficiency. Great team member, great listener. Bring a strong commitment to teamwork. Strong track record of reliability, accuracy and efficiency in all tasks. Maintains superior performance in both individual and team-focused duties. Hold a First Aid CPR AED Heart saver through American Heart Association.

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Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Food Service Worker II

Covina Valley Unified School District
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during short staff days, ensuring smooth operations and work getting done efficiently.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage and record transport cart reports and fill transport carts with satellite schools needs.
  • Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
  • Managed project timelines, ensuring successful completion within day schedule.
  • Collaborated with other Site Leads to share best practices and improve overall performance.
  • Monitored inventory and supplies.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.

Food Service Worker 1

Covina Valley Unified School District
09.2021 - Current

Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.

  • Greeted students at register to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected loads.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Sanitized kitchen ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Made food according to standard recipes for satisfaction.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
  • Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
  • Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.
  • Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
  • Circulated kitchen area to receive work assignments and tasks.
  • Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements.
  • Layout daily meal production for following days.
  • Learned how to cook items on menu following with taking temperature procedures.
  • Filling out production chart daily, making deposits on daily basis.
  • Preparing large quantities of food for elementary distribution.
  • Preparing fruit pans for week use at a time in nice and timely manner.
  • Learned to use kitchen equipment ex. sealer and cutting tools new to me.
  • Setup speed lines for breakfast and lunch with expected quantities of food items.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Circulated kitchen area to receive work assignments and identify support tasks.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Monitored food preparation and offered feedback on portion size and presentation.
  • Stored and organized incoming food and supplies.
  • Set up, broke apart and cleaned up serving areas at beginning and end of day.
  • Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.

Cook Shift Leader and Cashier

Wienerschnitzel
Jul2009 - 05.2021
  • Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
  • Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean at all times.
  • Sanitized all counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
  • Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
  • Made all meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
  • Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
  • Supervised store opening and closing procedures, including counting cash drawers and making bank deposits.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Hills High School
West Covina, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • Cleaning and sanitizing methods
  • Nutrition
  • Meal preparation
  • Safety and health guidelines
  • Food allergy understanding
  • Team-oriented
  • Food preparation
  • Recipe preparation
  • Equipment cleaning and maintenance
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Foodservice sanitation
  • Team management
  • Covid-19 Safety Protocols
  • Quality Control
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Servsafe Certification
  • Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
  • Food and Safety Standards
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Working with Diverse People
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Food Portioning and Packaging
  • Rotation Procedures
  • Productivity and Efficiency
  • Kitchen Staff Support
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Temperature Requirements
  • Preservation Methods
  • Station Preparation
  • FIFO Procedures
  • Multitasking
  • Filling satellite schools carts with proper items and having items on records
  • Trained with site lead workers, daily tasks and special days such as minimum days
  • Distribution of meals to classes
  • Knowledgeable to Titan Program, work register in daily operations
  • Perform tasks to preparation, packing, and meal distribution to satellite schools
  • Fill and understand daily production sheets

Timeline

Substitute Food Service Worker II

Covina Valley Unified School District
02.2024 - Current

Food Service Worker 1

Covina Valley Unified School District
09.2021 - Current

Cook Shift Leader and Cashier

Wienerschnitzel
Jul2009 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

South Hills High School
Yuliana Parra