Valeria Galloway
Killeen,TX
Summary
Dedicated [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience preparing ingredients for fast dish assembly. Expert at estimating correct quantities of ingredients for expected number of customers. Work well independently with minimal supervision and with teammates.
Dynamic food service professional with expertise in fast food environments. Rooted in teamwork and new skill acquisition. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation including slicing and cutting techniques, illustrated through [Number] years of related experience.
Motivated and hardworking [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience cooking delicious items quickly at fast food establishments. Expert at preparing various menu items using various cooking methods. Customer-focused and dedicated to preparing orders exactly as requested.
Hard-working [Job Title] bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keeps kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum productivity. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Killeen ISD
Killeen , Tx
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance at all times.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Maintained building interiors with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain appearance and remove scratches.
- Operated compactors and balers to discard cardboard boxes and trash.
- Gathered and emptied trash cans and disposed of bags.
- Cleaned floors and surfaces by sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
- Sanitized and deep cleaned bathroom floors and surfaces.
- Mopped and waxed floors, dusted, deep cleaned bathrooms and removed trash to keep buildings in clean and orderly condition.
- Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.
Warehouse Worker
Arco Bell
Temple , TX
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Gatesville, Tx
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support safe operations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Transported inmates to and from personal appointments, including medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
Cook
Cracker Barrel
Killeen , TX
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Meat Prep
Barnhill's Buffet
Moss Point, MS
04.2002 - 11.2005
- Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
- Prepared, assembled and set-up food items safely, efficiently and according to public health standards, standard recipes and customer specifications.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
- Presented tasteful and attractive dishes to customers, kept sanitized and orderly kitchen environment and stored food and supplies properly for efficient retrievability.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily to verify proper working conditions.
- Employed knowledge of cutlery and culinary tools to prepare foods.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils, and work stations.
Warehouse Worker
UPS
Temple Tx
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
Education
GED -
Pascagoula High School
Pascagoula, MS05.1993
Skills
- Buffing and waxing
- Dish preparation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- OSHA
- Food presentation
- Recipe preparation
- Team-oriented
- Janitorial equipment familiarity
- Maintenance
- Floor waxing
- Able to lift and carry [Number] lbs
- Dependable and reliable
- Heavy lifting
- Inventory tracking
- RF scanning devices
- Boxing and labeling
- Loading and unloading
Timeline
Custodian
Killeen ISD
07.2020 - 08.2021
Warehouse Worker
Arco Bell
01.2019 - 08.2020
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2016 - 07.2018
Cook
Cracker Barrel
02.2012 - 06.2015
Meat Prep
Barnhill's Buffet
04.2002 - 11.2005
Warehouse Worker
UPS
GED -
Pascagoula High School