Kenneth HOUNSOU
Takoma city,Maryland
Summary
My name is Kenneth HOUNSOU, and I graduate from high school on June 4, 2025. I will be studying at MC in the fall with hopes of becoming a pediatrician. I'm from Benin, and I'm a very smart girl who learns faster, and I am also a hard worker focused on work, aiming to be a good student.
I'm a helpful person who likes to make my group mates comfortable. It is easy when everybody can feel relaxed in work areas; we can get the work done very quickly rather than taking all this time to fight or not communicate.
I am a dynamic kitchen leader with a proven track record at TEHST, excelling in team management and conflict resolution. Skilled in food safety and inventory management, I successfully organized a bake sale that produced over 340 cheesecakes, showcasing my ability to drive results while fostering a collaborative environment.
Experienced Kitchen Expeditor with proven ability to manage and coordinate kitchen operations for streamlined service. Skills include strong communication, multitasking, problem-solving abilities, and mastery in coordinating the timing of dish preparation for an optimal dining experience. History of improving kitchen efficiency and reducing ticket time through effective team leadership and organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Expeditor
Chef Kerchner (TEHST)
Takoma city, MD
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Leader of 14 students in the kitchen.
- Shut down the kitchen.
- Read the ticket louder, and send out the food.
- Making sure my crew has everything set up, and also having backup to not run out in the middle of service.
- I communicate with the chef to make sure everyone feels comfortable and never has a conflict.
Cafe Edison Bake Shop,Junior Bajer
Chef Kerchner (TEHST)
Takoma City, MD
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Helped organize a bake sale that produced over 340 cheesecakes to help raise funds for future students.
- Manage time to make more than one recipe at a time.
- Have the skills to be a leader, or be respectful to the person in charge of the operation.
- I have learned in baking that one needs to have the right measurements, which are the basis for a good baker.
- Along with 15 students, we operated a student-run restaurant for three weeks.
In-Home Nanny
Neighborhood Clients
Takoma City, MD
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Responsible for taking care of children.
- Ensure children are kept safe, clean, fed, entertained, and scheduled with the rest of the household.
- Administer one-on-one care and meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of the children.
- Contribute to a safe, caring, nurturing, and stimulating environment in which the children thrive and develop.
- Keeps the children's areas neat and tidy, and does the children's laundry.
Cashier
Erevan Shopping Center( BENIN)
Takoma City, Maryland
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Customer service: Greeting customers, helping with questions, and providing information.
- Merchandise: Stocking shelves, ensuring products are in stock, and handling returns and exchanges.
- Cleanliness: keeping the checkout area tidy and organized.
- Safety: observing safety and security procedures, and reporting unsafe conditions.
- Other duties include bagging, boxing, or gift-wrapping packages, and redeeming coupons and stamps.
- Knowledge: Maintaining knowledge of product codes, company return policies, and current coupons.
Education
Associate of Science -
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD06-2027
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Balir High School
51 University Blv E,Siler Spring,MD 2090106-2025
Skills
- Ability to use Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Conflict resolution
- Knife use
- Payment processing
- Team building
- Kitchen sanitation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- High School diploma
- Certificate of program completion in professional restaurant management
- Teacher's award in professional restaurant management
- Seal of Biliteracy in recognition of high levels of proficiency in English and French
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Participate in Sankofa ( Balck history months events ) for 2 years
- Robotics for 1 years
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- Montgomery County Food Service Manager card
Timeline
Kitchen Expeditor
Chef Kerchner (TEHST)
03.2025 - 05.2025
Cafe Edison Bake Shop,Junior Bajer
Chef Kerchner (TEHST)
11.2024 - 12.2024
In-Home Nanny
Neighborhood Clients
05.2023 - 07.2024
Cashier
Erevan Shopping Center( BENIN)
08.2022 - 04.2023
Associate of Science -
Montgomery College
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Balir High School