Cecilia Nena
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Motivated individual motivated individual seeking to enhance my experience while contributing to company growth.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to learn and take on new challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
Little Thai
Harker Heights, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating food for service.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Cut, sliced, and diced vegetables and fruits for meal prep.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Washed, peeled, and prepared raw food materials.
- Assisted in the plating and presentation of food for service.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production demands during peak hours.
- Stocked and replenished supplies to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Maintained a clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including slicers and mixers, safely and efficiently.
- Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
- Packaged and stored food products appropriately for proper handling and preservation.
- Assisted unloading delivery trucks containing food supplies.
- Completed tasks requested by the chef or supervisor.
- Helped in receiving and organizing food delivery supplies.
Seasonal Baker
Sweet Eats
Georgetown, TX
09.2026 - 10.2026
- Monitored frying, cooling, and finishing stages for consistent product quality
- Decorated doughnuts with icing, toppings, and specialty coatings
- Followed employer's recipes, portion guidelines, and sanitation procedures
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Prepared glazes, icings, fillings and other toppings for doughnuts according to recipes.
- Measured,mixed ingredients using scales, mixers, and standard baking methods.
- Packaged finished products into boxes or containers for sale in the store.
- Stocked shelves with freshly-baked goods throughout the day.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
- Washed and prepared apple for dipping
- Dipped apples in caramel and decorated with toppings for sale.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized work station and equipment used after each shift.
Food Preparation Worker/Prep Dishwasher
Chipotle
Harker Heights, TX
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared ingredients for cooking by chopping, weighing, and storing food, ensuring readiness for efficient meal preparation.
- Blended and mashed ingredients for recipes to achieve the desired texture.
- Blocked and shredded cheese to use in recipes and toppings.
- Maintained a clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
- Cleaned knives, cutting boards, and prep surfaces throughout shifts
- Maintained cleanliness of floors in the kitchen area throughout the shift.
- Disposed of trash regularly to ensure a tidy work environment.
- Conducted inventory and cleaned walk-in fridge to maintain proper food storage and minimize waste.
- Labeled containers with identifying information like date prepared and expiration dates.
Seasonal Baker
Sweet Eats Bakery & General Store
Georgetown, TX
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained inventory of baking supplies and ingredients to ensure seamless production.
- Operated doughnut fryer according to established recipes.
- Monitored the temperature of the fryer and adjusted accordingly to maintain consistency in baking times.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Updated inventory by rotating stock regularly.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before packaging.
- Packaged finished products into boxes or containers for sale in store.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with detailed descriptions and ingredient lists for customer transparency.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such pies and cookies.
- Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
- Unboxed and arranged products in storage to maintain order and accessibility
Cottage Food Baker
Self Employed
Harker Heights, Texas
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed inventory of baking supplies and ingredients to ensure availability for production.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
- Inspected finished products before packaging them up for sale.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to specifications and recipes
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
- Coordinated and fulfilled self-employed bakery orders and custom cake requests for clients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of Micronesua
PohnpeiXavier High School
Weno, ChuukSkills
- Cake decoration
- Ingredient measurement
- Recipe adherence
- Surface sanitation
- Ingredient waste management
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Seasonal Baker
Sweet Eats
09.2026 - 10.2026
Food Preparation Worker
Little Thai
09.2025 - Current
Food Preparation Worker/Prep Dishwasher
Chipotle
10.2022 - 03.2023
Seasonal Baker
Sweet Eats Bakery & General Store
09.2022 - 10.2022
Cottage Food Baker
Self Employed
05.2019 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of Micronesua
Xavier High School