Juan Villapudua
Killeen
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Holiday Inn Hotel Sandton, excelling in food preparation and safety compliance. Proven ability to maintain organized workspaces while delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in cooking and multitasking, ensuring high-quality meals and efficient kitchen operations. Strong attention to detail enhances overall dining experiences. but i am really looking for a major career change and im welling to learn whatever is put in my path
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Holiday Inn Hotel Sandton
Killeen, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items following standardized recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients.
- Adhered to food safety regulations to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Cook Manager
KFC
Killeen, TX
05.2025 - 01.2026
Landscaping Crew Member
Landscaping Company
Killeen, TX
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated landscaping equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks.
- Assisted in planting, trimming, and maintaining various plants and shrubs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete landscape projects within deadlines.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring functionality and readiness for use.
- Followed instructions for design implementation, enhancing aesthetic appeal of landscapes.
- Supported senior crew members in training new hires on best practices and techniques.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
Education
No Degree -
Killeen High
Killeen, TXSkills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Multitasking and organization
Knife skills
Supply restocking
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Cook
Holiday Inn Hotel Sandton
01.2026 - Current
Cook Manager
KFC
05.2025 - 01.2026
Landscaping Crew Member
Landscaping Company
01.2024 - 05.2025
No Degree -
Killeen High