Aprill Gonzales

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.

Caregiver - ABARIM HHC - Socorro, NM

(2017-05)

• Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming in home care settings.
• Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and personal care in home environments.
• Supported mobility and transfers using safe patient handling practices.
• Provided companionship and emotional support during daily routines.
• Prepared meals and followed diet instructions for client care plans.
• Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
• Documented care activities and communicated updates with home health team.

Cooking - Socorro schools kitchen - Socorro, NM

(2021-03 - 2023-10)

• Led kitchen shift operations for employer food service team.
• Cooked entrees, sides, and soups following standardized recipes and portions.
• Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in fast-paced kitchen operations.
• Grilled, sautéed, and baked food to meet order ticket timing.
• Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
• Assigned prep tasks to support smooth employer kitchen workflow.
• Prepared menu items using employer recipes and portion standards.
• Trained staff on cooking methods and line procedures.
• Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
• Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
• Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
• Monitored food safety, sanitation, and temperature controls.
• Coordinated order timing with front-of-house service staff.
• Resolved kitchen issues while maintaining employer quality standards.
• Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
• Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
• Checked inventory and communicated supply needs to management.
• Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
• Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
• Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
• Performed regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
• Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
• Managed cashiering duties such as counting money at the end of shift.

Socorro High