lupitaa martinez pio

lupita martinez pio

salinas, ca 

objective

motivated and hardworking individual with experience in restaurant work, cash handling, and organizing. looking for an opportunity to bring strong customer service skills and a strong work ethic to a new team.

skills

• cash handling and register experience
• restaurant and food service experience
• strong organization and time management skills
• fast learner and team player
• friendly, reliable, and professional attitude

experience

line cook

rancho cielo drummond culinary academy — salinas, ca

november 2, 2022 – april 17, 2024

• prepared food orders quickly and accurately during busy shifts
• kept workstations clean, organized, and followed food safety standards
• helped with catering events and large-scale meal prep
• worked closely with the kitchen team and supported chefs

internship

catch restaurant — carmel-by-the-sea, ca

2022

• assisted chefs with food preparation and basic cooking tasks
• organized kitchen supplies and prep stations
• learned about wellness and nutrition in recipe creation

education

salinas adult school — salinas, ca

high school diploma earned april 2025

certifications

• servsafe food handler certified

i have a strong background working in the restaurant industry, where i developed skills in food preparation, kitchen organization, and customer service. i worked as a line cook at rancho cielo drummond culinary academy from november 2022 to april 2024, where i prepared meals during busy shifts, kept my station clean, and followed all food safety standards. i also helped with large catering events and worked closely with chefs and teammates to make sure everything ran smoothly. in 2022, i completed an internship at catch restaurant in carmel-by-the-sea, where i assisted chefs with meal prep, organized kitchen supplies, and learned about nutrition and wellness in cooking. i’m highly organized, reliable, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments. i also have experience handling cash and providing good customer service, and i always bring a positive attitude to the workplace.

i learned my high school diploma from salinas adult school in april 2025. during my studies, i focused on completing my coursework with a strong gpa and developed skills in time management, communication, and problem-solving. i also hold a servsafe food handler certification, which trained me in food safety, sanitation, and proper kitchen procedures — skills that are highly important in restaurant and customer service jobs.