STEVE SANTA CRUZ

Tucson, AZ *****

520-***-**** – ad28db@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Experienced in hospital infection prevention and safety guidelines.

Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Knowledge of proper food-handling and preparation according to FDA standards.

Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and proactiveness.

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Effective communication skills to meet a collective goal.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Banner University Medical Center, South Campus – Tucson, AZ April 2018-Present

Dietary Room Service Attendant

Meet with patients to discuss menu selections and options based upon dietary restrictions and orders.

Assemble patient meal trays with itemized list on provided meal tickets while maintaining cleanliness and proper rotation while assembling.

Deliver and serve meal trays to patients, including specially prescribed snacks.

Uphold FDA, OSHA and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) food handling and sanitation standards

Sustain open communication with patients, patient families, nursing and other medical staff, and dieticians.

Attended to patient orders and their discrepancies to correct to proper dietary standards.

Cook

Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.

Met production requirements for patients and retail services for each meal.

Mentored trainees in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.

Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Set up and prepare cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Washed, peeled, and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.

Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.

Food Service Worker

Portioned and wrapped food to place directly on plates for service to patrons.

Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.

Set up and break down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.

Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.

Prepared and packaged salads, sandwiches, and produce trays for patient and retail consumption.

Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.

Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting, or measuring food items.

Cut, sliced, and ground meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.

Order Selector, Stern Produce Co. Inc. – Tucson, AZ August 2014 - December 2017

Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.

Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.

Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.

Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.

Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.

Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.

Maintained tidy and organized warehouse environment to comply with cleanliness standards.

Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.

Received returns of damaged and incorrect orders to process replacements.

Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.

Safeguarded products in storage to protect from spills and damages.

Cook and Dishwasher, Furr’s Buffet Partners – Tucson, AZ March 2011 -August 2014

Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.

Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.

Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.

Communicated with supervisor to discuss menu items, ingredients, and nutritional values.

Planned menus complying with established health guidelines and budget limitations.

Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

Press Trainee, Arizona Daily Star – Tucson, AZ February 2004 – August 2008

Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs.

Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques and industry.

Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.

Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.

Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.

Set up and operated printing press machines.

Promptly removed completed loads from press.

Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

EDUCATION

2002 - High School Diploma

Pima Vocational High School - Tucson, AZ

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