Maria Elena Jara
Houston
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Hardworking and enthusiastic trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Enthusiastic cook eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills,
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Services
Houston Independent School District
10.2022 - 11.2023
I was responsible for organizing and making different kid meals and prepping dishes, such as:
-Salad -Chicken nuggets
-Burgers -Sandwiches,
-Pizzas -Tamales
-Rice -Beans -Fruit
Line Cook
Tiny Boxwoods
06.2020 - 07.2022
I was responsible prepping and cooking various different dishes such as:
-salad -eggs
-hamburgers -sandwiches
-desserts
Also, fill and organize the ingredients for the different lines of food.
Line Cook
A'bouzy
08.2017 - 03.2020
I was responsible prepping and cooking various different dishes such as:
-salad -desserts
-appetizers -raw bar
Also, fill and organize the ingredients for the different lines of food.
Line Cook
Carrabba's Restaurant
12.2014 - 08.2017
I was responsible prepping and cooking various different dishes such as:
-salad
-desserts
-appetizers
Also, fill and organize the ingredients for the different lines of food.
Education
Houston Community College (Diploma)
Houston08.2023
Skills
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Cooking and Baking
- Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
- Salad bar Maintenance
Cook
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Food Portioning
- Kitchen Station Restocking
- Kitchen Staff Support
- Standardized Recipes
Timeline
Food Services
Houston Independent School District
10.2022 - 11.2023
Line Cook
Tiny Boxwoods
06.2020 - 07.2022
Line Cook
A'bouzy
08.2017 - 03.2020
Line Cook
Carrabba's Restaurant
12.2014 - 08.2017
Houston Community College (Diploma)
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