Dorothy-Joy Palafox
Sacramento, CA *****
**.****@*****.***
Seeking employment which will allow me to grow professionally, while being able to utilize my strong organizational, educational, and exceptional people skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Home Health Care Aide
Addus HomeCare - Sacramento, CA
April 2022 to Present
HCA duties such as housekeeping, meal preparations, feeding, grooming, exercise, assisting with phone calls, driving to and from appointments and running errands. Caregiver
Independantly owned - Elk Grove, CA
December 2021 to Present
When my contractor has available shifts at any of the caregiving facilities, I come in and work with patients performing duties such as light housekeeping, meal prep, feeding, physical activities, and companionship.
Stocking Associate
Walmart - Sacramento, CA
October 2021 to Present
Currently my employment involves stocking merchandise and zoning which means i organize aisles. Shift Leader
Flaming Grill - Elk Grove, CA
October 2014 to December 2020
While employed at Flaming Grill I was a shift leader in the front of the house. my duties were to ensure my customers were satisfied with their visit as well as making sure the employees ran a smooth shift. Lead server/hostess
Napoletana Pizzeria - Mountain View, CA
January 2011 to July 2012
Being the first employee hired at Napoletana Pizzeria, as well as being the longest working employee here, has given me numerous responsibilities. I have gained an abundance of knowledge in this line of work. I have become very familiar with the new POS system including the new tablet system. I also received my Serve Safe Certification for the 2nd time passing with a 98% score. Some of my duties consisted of:
• Opening morning shifts
• Greeting and seating customers
• Taking orders as well as serving and tending to customers needs
• Cashier work
• Cleaning and maintaining restaurant
• Closing of end of the night sales
• Training new employees
• Inventory
server/hostess
Pinoy Lechon - San Jose, CA
June 2005 to January 2012
Although this is a family owned business, I occasionally helped on weekends I was available as a server and hostess.
Prep/Line cook
The L Wine Lounge - Sacramento, CA
January 2008 to December 2010
Food Preparation in the a.m shifts
• Cooking meals made to order during lunch and dinner shifts
• Catering for banquets
• Inventory
• Making sure the kitchen was maintained up to state standards and regulations Prep/Line cook
Natural Food Co-op - Sacramento, CA
June 2005 to January 2008
Food preparation
• Food made to order
• Catering
• Customer service
• Inventory
receptionist
East Ventura Animal Hospital - Oxnard, CA
July 2002 to September 2004
Office paper work/ filing
• Scheduling appointments
• Assisting in medical exams if short staff
• Consulting with pet owners for procedures
• Inventory for medical supplies and prescriptions
• Answering phone calls
sales associate
Giorgio - Milpitas, CA
May 1998 to September 2001
Customer service
• Stocking of new merchandise
• Inventory
• Promote sales to meet monthly quotas
• Cashier
• Closing of end of the night sales
Education
High school diploma in general
Calaveras Hills High School Milpitas - Milpitas, CA 1998 to 2002
Skills
• Catering
• Restaurant Experience
• Host/Hostess
• POS
• Kitchen Experience
• Food Preparation
• Serving Experience
• Food Safety
• Caregiving
• Cooking
• Culinary Experience
• Cash Handling
• Meal Preparation
• Food Production
• Retail Sales
• Laundry
• Home Care
• Restaurant Management
• Cashiering
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Menu Planning
• Merchandising
Certifications and Licenses
Home Health Aide
April 2022 to April 2023