José Benito Cruz Díaz
Encanto Cocina Y Buen Café
Oaxaca City
1
Language
1
year of professional experience
Adaptable and motivated gastronomy student with experience supporting chefs, maintaining food safety standards, and keeping kitchen spaces organized. Recognized for a dedicated work ethic, continuous improvement, and clear communication. Ready to contribute to safe, efficient, and high-quality kitchen operations.
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
5 Months- Assisted kitchen staff with food preparation, ingredient handling, and station setup.
- Maintained clean work areas, sanitized surfaces, and followed food safety procedures.
- Stocked supplies, rotated ingredients, and organized storage areas for efficient access.
- Washed dishes, utensils, and cookware to support continuous kitchen operations.
- Followed recipe instructions and portioning standards to support consistent food quality.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate prep tasks and kitchen priorities.
Kitchen Intern
3 Months- Assisted chefs with mise en place, ingredient prep, and kitchen station readiness.
- Organized ingredients and supplies for efficient daily kitchen operations.
- Followed food safety procedures, maintaining clean workspaces and sanitized tools.
- Learned knife handling, basic cooking methods, and proper equipment use.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Collaborated with other interns to complete tasks quickly and efficiently, improving overall kitchen workflow.
Assistant Barista
2 Months- Assisted customers with menu selections and order customization.
- Prepared espresso beverages and specialty drinks following recipe standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of coffee station, equipment, and service areas.
- Ensured front counter was well-stocked with milk, syrups, and pastries for customer service.
Education
Higher University Technician in Gastronomy - Gastronomy
- Oaxacan Cuisine Workshop-Palmaïa, The House of AïA. March 27, 2026. Participated in a university-led workshop for restaurant staff, sharing traditional Oaxacan cuisine techniques while developing communication and teamwork skills in a professional hospitality environment.
- Pizza Workshop for Children-UTVCO. June 13, 2026. Supported kitchen production during a university pizza-making workshop for children, assisting with dough handling and preparation while strengthening teamwork and organizational skills.
- Safety Measures Manual for Risk Prevention in the Kitchen. Internship thesis project. Applied academic project developed during my professional internship at Quince Letras, focused on identifying kitchen hazards and proposing preventive measures to improve food safety, hygiene, and proper equipment use.
Skills
Food preparation
Safe food handling
Culinary assistance
Customer service
Time management
Team collaboration
Continuous improvement
Languages
English
B2
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Encanto Cocina Y Buen Café
01.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Kitchen Intern
Las Quince Letras
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Assistant Barista
Acascia Repostería
01.2025 - 03.2025Read More
Universidad Tecnológica De Los Valles Centrales De Oaxaca
Higher University Technician in Gastronomy from Gastronomy
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