Leopoldo Valdivia

To secure full time employment using my work experience to provide efficient quality services.

QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR - Stemilt Growers - Wenatchee, WA

(2020-03 - 2026-09)

Maintain Stemilt Growers quality assurance standards by inspecting, documenting, and approving all incoming fruit, in process production, finished/packed fruit product, distressed inventory, rejections, outgoing and reporting quality results. Documents all quality related production activities and reports any quality discrepancies to the quality control supervisor. Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-packs and waste, and inputting data into the quality database.

Inspect and approve outgoing fruit following proper inspection procedures, product specifications, transportation requirements, and food safety regulations, on harvest time support shipping department in different task such as, receiving, moving and high stacking bins, setting up orders, loading and unloading trucks, and carrying supplies.

Cook - Confluence Health - Wenatchee, WA

(2013-07 - 2020-02)

Prepares food for meals one main dish and one alternate meal. Including modified textures (i.e. mechanical, pureed and regular textures), be able to supervise dietary aides in the preparation and serving of foods on tray line. Follows instructions of the Nutrition Services Director in the preparation of meals and maintains meal schedules.

Prepares food by methods that conserve nutritive value and flavor. Ensures food is palatable, attractive and in the proper form to meet the individual’s needs. Assures that all food items are handled properly to ensure safety and sanitation standards according to State and Federal regulations.

Properly stores, covers, and refrigerates necessary items. Ensure that foods are cooked to the appropriate temperatures according to the FDA Food code. Performs other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Services Director.

Line/Prep Cook (Part-time) - Rail Station & Ale House - Wenatchee, WA

(2018-08 - 2020-02)

• Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies, prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces, cooks food items by grilling, frying, sauteing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards, maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage, cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift, performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.

Line Cook, Utility/Dish Machine Operator - Olive Garden - East Wenatchee, WA

(2010-11 - 2013-07)

Follow standardized recipes when preparing orders. Broils, grills, fries and/or sautés orders while following proper food handling and sanitation procedures. Ensures that all items on an order are completed at the same time are visually appealing and delivered hot in the window, clean dining items and all restaurant areas to provide a sanitized and visually pleasing restaurant to guests and team members.

Performance as a team member to provide a safe and hazard-free work environment. Performs maintenance on equipment to ensure proper performance and minimize repair costs.

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