Raana Williams
Houston
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with nearly 8 years in food preparation, kitchen management, and customer service. Skilled in grilling, food safety, inventory management, and team leadership, with a strong background in both restaurant and healthcare food environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FOH Team Member
Applelicious
Spring, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Provided friendly, professional front-of-house customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Took and processed dine-in, takeout, and catering orders accurately
- Handled cash and card transactions responsibly
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy and timely service
- Assisted with catering coordination, pickup, and front-end organization
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front counter and dining area
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently during high-volume periods
- Resolved customer questions or concerns calmly and professionally
- Operated baking equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Assisted in menu planning, contributing to seasonal specials and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated inventory management, minimizing waste and ensuring ingredient availability.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows, reducing preparation time and enhancing overall productivity.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Leo's Restaurant
Houston, TX
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Made food for theater side as well as sides for the Leo's restaurant
- Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items, including fries, burgers, chicken tenders, and grilled sandwiches
- Consistently achieved 100% accuracy in cooking times to deliver perfectly cooked food to customers
- Adhered to all health and safety regulations while handling hot equipment and working with potentially hazardous materials
- Communicated effectively with servers and expedited orders promptly to minimize wait times for customers
- Handled customer inquiries regarding menu items, allergies, and special requests in a friendly manner
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing ingredient usage without compromising taste or quality of food
Nutritionist and Food Associate
Harris Health
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 02.2025
- Preparing/serving food and beverages
- Checked the quality of supplies daily and restocking as necessary
- Prepared salad, fruits, vegetables, and desserts
- Mixed ingredients for chicken/tuna salad and other items for the grab and go
- Made sauces and dressings for salads and other components
- Creating new healthy and allergenic and diet friendly recipes
- Catering events and providing all the required tools
Pastry and Salad Line Cook
Kulture
Houston, TX
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted head pastry chef in the creation and execution of a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods
- Collaborated with culinary team to develop new dessert menu items that aligned with seasonal offerings
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing ingredient usage and minimizing waste
Education
Culinary Arts - Associate's
Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX01-2019
Business Marketing - Bachelor's
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX08-2018
Skills
- Grilling/Frying
- Food industry
- Food Production
- Food service
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- Team leadership
- Knife skills
- Food safety
- Fine dining experience
- Hospitality
- Restaurant experience
- Attention to detail
- Cooking
- Cleanliness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Sanitation guidelines
- Menu item memorization
Certification
- TABC Certification, Present
- ServSafe
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification, 2024-08-01 to 2028-08-01
Languages
English
Multilingual
Timeline
FOH Team Member
Applelicious
06.2025 - Current
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Leo's Restaurant
08.2024 - 12.2025
Nutritionist and Food Associate
Harris Health
08.2020 - 02.2025
Pastry and Salad Line Cook
Kulture
07.2019 - 03.2020
Business Marketing - Bachelor's
Texas Southern University
Culinary Arts - Associate's
Art Institute of Houston