Nora Iglesias
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Cook/Prep Cook with a strong record in food preparation, kitchen organization, and safe food handling. Skilled in maintaining quality, speed, and cleanliness during high-volume service.
Overview
1
1
Language
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Prep Cook
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina
Houston, TX
09.2023 - 10.2026
- Operated grill, fryer, and sauté stations to support fast-paced service.
- Monitored food quality, temperature, and presentation before sending plates.
- Prepared menu items following recipes, portion standards, and sanitation requirements.
- Coordinated ticket flow with expo and servers to maintain order accuracy.
- Communicated with kitchen team to resolve rush-period bottlenecks and keep service moving.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Cook/Prep Cook
Grab N' Go Tacos
Houston, TX
11.2019 - 09.2023
- Trained new cooks on kitchen procedures, safety practices, and station setup.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Enforced cleanliness standards through regular surface, equipment, and utensil sanitation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
Cook/Prep Cook
Sammy's Sports Grill
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Culinary techniques
- Food handling
- Safe food handling
- Food quality control
- Kitchen organization
- Kitchen management
- Multitasking
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook/Prep Cook
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina
09.2023 - 10.2026
Cook/Prep Cook
Grab N' Go Tacos
11.2019 - 09.2023
Cook/Prep Cook
Sammy's Sports Grill
08.2016 - 10.2019