Luz Placencia

Experienced Food Service Worker and Cook with 26+ years in senior-care facilities, restaurants, hotels, and fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in meal preparation, baking, dietary compliance, food safety, sanitation, inventory rotation, and high-volume service. Known for reliability, strong teamwork, and the ability to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen.

Food Service Worker - GEF Seniors Housing (Central Services) - Alberta

(2025-08)

• Prepare, cook, and bake meals and desserts for senior residents following dietary guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control to ensure consistent nutrition and quality.
• Maintain strict compliance with Canadian food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Support infection control procedures and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Monitor food inventory, assist with stock rotation, and ensure proper storage.

Shift Manager - McDonald's - Bonnyville

(2023-05 - 2024-01)

• Led kitchen and front-line operations during high-volume shifts.
• Developed and enforced food safety checklists to ensure compliance.
• Trained new staff on hygiene, cooking procedures, and service standards.
• Implemented strategies that reduced wait times and improved service efficiency.

Food & Beverage Server - Fifty 11 Restaurant - Bonnyville

(2023-05 - 2023-11)

• Delivered excellent service and maintained food safety standards.
• Managed orders, payments, and customer concerns efficiently.
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate meal delivery.

Manager on Duty - Express Pizza Plus - Bonnyville

(2010-04 - 2022-09)

• Supervised kitchen operations, staff schedules, and food preparation.
• Streamlined inventory processes, reducing waste and improving stock accuracy.
• Implemented a digital order-tracking system to improve accuracy and reduce wait times.

Cook - Best Western / Mark's Pub Restaurant - Bonnyville

(2007-12 - 2009-12)

• Prepared meals quickly and accurately during peak hours.
• Maintained hygiene and sanitation to prevent cross-contamination.
• Organized workstations and monitored food inventory levels.

Room Attendant - Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino - Philippines

(1997-10 - 2007-12)

Included because many food-service employers value sanitation and cleaning experience.

• Executed room cleaning and sanitation procedures to high standards.
• Followed chemical safety protocols and maintained cleanliness.

Diploma - Beautification & Esthetician - Rosewood College

High School Graduate - University of Southern Philippines