Joanna Lara
Odessa,TX
Summary
Before having joined the work force, I was a stay-at-home mother who had to come up with a dish to cook every day for my family. In reality, I have 20+ years of cooking experience. Having joined the work force has only reinforced my knowledge on food safety and made me a stronger cook. I am known for having great attention to detail and being an organized worker.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Worker
IDEA Public Schools
7300 E Yukon Rd, Odessa TX 79762
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared cafeteria serving areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Served breakfast and lunch meals accurately, supporting smooth student meal service.
- Assisted with meal portioning, stocking supplies, and restocking service lines.
Cafeteria Worker
Ector County Independent School District
500 W 21st St, Odessa, TX 79761
03.2022 - 04.2025
- Maintained clean workstations, trays, and equipment to meet health standards.
- Followed nutrition guidelines and allergy procedures while handling student meals.
- Supported kitchen team with routine setup, cleanup, and daily task completion.
Kitchen Staff Member
Cork and Pig Tavern
7260 E Texas 191 #204, Odessa, TX 79762
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared menu items according to recipe standards and kitchen specifications.
- Maintained clean workstations, sanitized equipment, and followed food safety procedures.
- Organized ingredient stock and rotated supplies to support fresh food service.
- Followed opening and closing duties to keep kitchen operations consistent and efficient.
Kitchen Staff Member
Chic-Fil-A
3805 E 42nd St, Odessa, TX 79762
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Assisted line cooks with prep work, plating, and timely order completion.
- Monitored kitchen readiness and restocked stations during busy service periods.
- Coordinated communication with front-of-house staff to support accurate order flow.
- Adapted quickly to changing ticket volume while maintaining quality and speed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cetis 98
Chihuahua, MXSkills
- Food handling safety
- Sanitation practices
- Cooking
- Problem-solving
Certification
Food Handlers
Timeline
Cafeteria Worker
IDEA Public Schools
10.2025 - Current
Cafeteria Worker
Ector County Independent School District
03.2022 - 04.2025
Kitchen Staff Member
Cork and Pig Tavern
11.2021 - 03.2022
Kitchen Staff Member
Chic-Fil-A
08.2013 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Cetis 98