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Taleshia Brandon

Houston

Summary

Culinary professional with expertise in food preparation and youth development. Directed kitchen staff to ensure quality standards and compliance with safety guidelines while implementing treatment plans that enhance personal growth and community reintegration.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
Houston
12.2020 - 02.2026

Directed kitchen staff in food preparation, ensuring adherence to cooking times and portion sizes.

Prepared meals according to company recipes and safety guidelines, maintaining quality standards.

Operated grills, fryers, and broilers to meet established cooking quality benchmarks.

Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruits ahead of peak service periods.

Wrapped, dated, and labeled food items in storage to uphold safety and freshness standards.

Youth Worker

McLennan County Juvenile Probation Department
Waco
08.2012 - 11.2020

Implemented treatment plans to teach life skills and reduce recidivism.

De-escalated aggressive behaviors using verbal intervention and approved physical techniques.

Collaborated with probation officers, social workers, families, and schools for community reintegration.

Monitored youth behavior and conducted headcounts to ensure a secure environment.

Assisted with daily activities including meals, recreation, and hygiene to support personal development.

Maintained daily logs, incident reports, and documentation of youth progress.

Manufacturing Production Associate

General Motors, GM
Shreveport
07.2009 - 07.2012

Operated assembly line machinery to achieve timely production of high-quality automotive components.

Conducted quality assurance inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Inspected components for defects prior to assembly, maintaining overall production quality.

Supported production quality standards through regular testing and verification of processes.

Education

Diploma -

Waco High School
Waco, TX
12-2009

Skills

  • Culinary skills
  • Sautéing and grilling
  • Frying techniques
  • Sauce preparation
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Food safety expertise
  • Food handler certification
  • Menu planning and development
  • Food storage management

Certification

  • ServSafe
  • Certified Dietary Manager
  • CPR Certification

Languages

English, Fluent

Additional Information - Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Cook

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
12.2020 - 02.2026

Youth Worker

McLennan County Juvenile Probation Department
08.2012 - 11.2020

Manufacturing Production Associate

General Motors, GM
07.2009 - 07.2012

Diploma -

Waco High School
Taleshia Brandon