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JAMES MENDOZA
- 1. JAMES MENDOZA 8242 Mapledr, BUENA PARK, CA 90620 Home: 714-270-5102 • Cell: 714-312-8072 Bdecker41791@gmail.com CAREER PROFILE I have a very strong work ethic and held the same job for over 10 years, Became an independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Competent nursing home food service professional, equipped with solid time management and interpersonal skills. Seeking an entry level position in a new career field or seeking a position in an upscale restaurant, resort or country club. WORK EXPERIENCE MERIDIAN GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING 3411 West Ball Road · Anaheim, CA 92804 · 714 821.9660 02/2005 to 10/2014 Dishwasher Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including the dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor. Diligently cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, food bins, dry storage racks and chemical storage room. Custodian Washed and spot-cleaned furniture, blackboards, mirrors, wastebaskets and garbage cans, office machines and ashtrays. Cleaned public restrooms, including scrubbing sinks, toilets, countertops and mirrors. Busser Routinely cleaned table linens, table settings, glassware, windowsills, carpets, counters, floors, storage areas and service refrigerators. Supported other areas of the restaurant as necessary, such as setup, cleanup, prep work and equipment maintenance. Prep cook Cleaned and prepared various foods for cooking or serving Weighed, measured, and mixed ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment Waiter Accurately recorded orders and partnered with team members to serve food and beverages that exceeded guests' expectations. Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests. CORE STRENGTHS Multi-tasking Flexible schedule Customer-service focused Safety-oriented Back of house operations understanding Determined Kitchen productivity Physically strong High level of cleanly kitchen maintenance Comfortable standing for long time periods Reliable, punctual and committed to customer service Conversant in Spanish Uses proper sanitation practices Able to regularly lift/move up to 25-50 lbs Lifts up to 80 pounds SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Awarded "Outstanding Employee" at least once a year. Kept dining room and kitchen area clean by performing cleaning and laundry duties. Performed routine maintenance on equipment on as-needed basis. Took food orders and relayed orders to kitchens or serving counters. Served residents and guests during meal times with speed and efficiency. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA June 2008 Western High School, Anaheim, CA