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Alessa Buitron

Ventura

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience at CALFIRE, excelling in food preparation and safety. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Strong customer service skills complemented by effective time management and inventory stocking expertise, ensuring optimal operations in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prep Cook

CALFIRE
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
  • Cultivated a safe working environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective gear and practicing safe handling techniques during food preparation tasks.

Usher

Temp Agency
10.2016 - 10.2016
  • Provided exceptional guest service, answering questions about the venue and directing patrons to their seats.
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
  • Provided friendly and courteous customer service to all guests at events to enhance satisfaction.
  • Offered support when needed for the set-up and breakdown of various event-related materials, ensuring timely completion.

Prep Cook

Barrelhouse 101
03.2016 - 04.2016
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
  • Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
  • Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.

Floor Associate

The Arc Thrift Store
10.2015 - 01.2016
  • Assisted coworkers when needed to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently, fostering teamwork within the store environment.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Managed time effectively during shifts, prioritizing tasks according to urgency for optimal productivity.
  • Maintained store cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for customers and improving overall shopping experience.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
  • Handled money drop-offs to hand over to the assistant manager from overseeing their second-hand shop profits next door.

Warehouse Worker

Amoretti
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.

Inventory Medical Clerk

Ventura County Medical Center
10.2012 - 12.2012
  • Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scanning and indexing important documents and files.
  • Monitored expiration dates of perishable items, proactively replacing outdated stock to prevent potential health risks.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of storage areas, adhering to strict safety guidelines and regulations.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing medical supply inventory and maintaining accurate records.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.

Education

No Degree - Computer Programs

Ventura Adult Education
Ventura, CA
06-2025

No Degree - Office Assistance

Los Angeles Job Corps
Los Angeles, CA
08-2017

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Inventory stocking
  • Data entry
  • Time management
  • Filing and data archiving

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • Excel Certification – Microsoft.
  • Word Certification - Microsoft

Additional Information

Gap Year 2021-2025: I have undergo medical surgeries and procedures to to Carpal Tunnel of both hands due to repetitive work at my last job as an Prep Cook at CalFire. Which the medical surgeries took place in Dec 2020 and May 2021.


  • In Sept 2021 I undergo an emergency Gallbladder removal since I was hospitalized for a week. In between those times I was studying Ventura College to complete the Science portion of my AA degree.
  • In Nov 2021 I undergo Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) to improve my quality of life; there were complications and so I stopped attending school to recover from the surgery and the aftermath.
  • In 2022 my health wasn't improving since the complications; so I was at home and resting and going to lots of doctor's appointments.
  • In 2023-2024 my health improved and attended Moorpark College to complete a Math Course.
  • In the meantime when all these is going on I do have income that supports my lifehood; I get SSI and SSDI.

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Prep Cook

CALFIRE
01.2020 - 12.2020

Usher

Temp Agency
10.2016 - 10.2016

Prep Cook

Barrelhouse 101
03.2016 - 04.2016

Floor Associate

The Arc Thrift Store
10.2015 - 01.2016

Warehouse Worker

Amoretti
09.2014 - 10.2015

Inventory Medical Clerk

Ventura County Medical Center
10.2012 - 12.2012

No Degree - Computer Programs

Ventura Adult Education

No Degree - Office Assistance

Los Angeles Job Corps

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