Joscelin Pena
Katy
Summary
Dedicated Kitchen Line Cook with expertise in high-pressure food preparation and quality control. Skilled in managing multiple orders while adhering to strict health and safety standards, with strong knife skills and knowledge of cooking techniques. Committed to maintaining a clean and organized workstation to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Raising Cane's
11.2025 - Current
- Ensured food safety compliance by following standardized recipes and guidelines.
- Maintained organized kitchen areas, promoting efficiency and safety in food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance food service during busy periods.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including fryers, grills, and ovens.
- Monitored and restocked inventory to meet daily operational needs.
- Maintained hygiene standards, ensuring cleanliness and preventing cross-contamination.
Kitchen Line Cook
Jimmy Changas
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Achieved high accuracy by managing multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Maintained composure under pressure during busy shifts and peak hours.
- Organized kitchen stations efficiently prior to starting shift duties.
- Conducted regular maintenance on kitchen equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Practiced safe work habits consistently by using gloves and aprons while cooking.
- Delivered quality food promptly by preparing orders quickly and efficiently.
- Upheld cleanliness standards in the kitchen, adhering to health regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Culinary Arts Candidate
Houston Community College
Houston05.2027
High School Diploma - undefined
Morton Ranch High School
Katy05.2025
Skills
- Food safety
- Cleaning procedures
- Knife skills
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Organization and cleanliness
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe food handling
- Ingredient preparation
- Workstation setup
- Supply restocking
Certification
-Food Handler Certificate
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native
English - Native
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
Raising Cane's
11.2025 - Current
Kitchen Line Cook
Jimmy Changas
05.2025 - 08.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Morton Ranch High School
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Culinary Arts Candidate
Houston Community College
AVAILABILITY
I am available for morning shifts throughout the week. On Sunday's I do have church that starts at 11 and I do not get out until 4 because I am also involved in youth group. On Monday's I have class from 1:00PM-6:30PM, so if I were to be scheduled to open I would just need to leave at 11:45AM-12:00PM. On Tuesday's and Wednesday's I have class from 9:00AM-2:30PM, so I will be available to work at 3:30 until close. Thursday-Saturday I am able to work from 8:00AM-1:00PM