ADREIN GONZALES

MERCED, CA *****

209-***-**** - ad2hrg@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am an experienced worker who is adaptable and hardworking. I am eager to engage myself with a staff team that will help me exercise my ability to multitask and serve customers in a professional work environment. It is my goal to have a permanent position in any work place environment and grow. Being a reliable, well-mannered, and disciplined employee are my priorities and I am looking to demonstrate my skills in a successful establishments.

SKILLS

Maintaining personal and professional

development to meet the changing

demands of the job.

Able to work effectively as part of the

team.

Being able to consider different

perspectives and points.

The power or opportunity to do

something before others do to meet a

deadline.

WORK HISTORY

11/2022 to Current Cook

Merced Golf & Country Club – Merced, CA

Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business. Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines. Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

01/2020 to 04/2023 Cook

University Of California, Merced – Merced, CA

Cooking and preparing a variety of fresh nutritious midday meals and other refreshments.

Supervising food service assistants and kitchen staff, organizing their daily duties and monitoring performance.

Ensuring that proper hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen. Standing, lifting, and cleaning for a long period of time making critical decisions. 08/2019 to 12/2019 Meat Cutter

J&R Tacos – Merced, CA

Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment. Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.

Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards. Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.

09/2018 to 12/2019 Manager/Supervisor of Operations Sam's Cafe – Merced, CA

Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work. Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance. Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.

Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals. Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

07/2017 to 03/2018 Warehouse Associate

White Oak Manufacturing – Merced, CA

Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise. Worked safely around moving machinery.

Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel

Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds. Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.

11/2016 to 12/2016 Warehouse Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Center – Tracy, CA

Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise. Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies. Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors. Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas. Worked safely around moving machinery.

12/2015 to 07/2016 Line Cook

Applebee's Grill + Bar – Atwater, CA

Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business. Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

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

Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.

09/2015 to 12/2015 Senior Food Service Worker

University Of California, Merced – Merced, CA

Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils. Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines. Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.

Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.

Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations. 03/2014 to 11/2015 Line Cook

Sizzler Restaurant – Merced, CA

Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.

Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications. Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks. Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food. EDUCATION

No Degree: Fire Technology Program

Merced College - Merced, CA

06/2013 High School Diploma

Valley High School - Merced, CA

CERTIFICATIONS

Food handlers card

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