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Christopher Rivera

Esselon Coffee Roasting
Hadley,MA
5
years of professional experience

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Hungry as Heo, excelling in inventory control and team leadership. Adept in cooking and customer service, enhancing dining experiences through innovative menu development. Reduced waste by 20% through effective stock management, showcasing strong multitasking and organizational skills. Committed to maintaining high food safety standards.

Work History

Cook

2 Months
Esselon Coffee Roasting | 05.2026 - Current
  • Adapted quickly to changing menu items, ensuring consistency in food quality.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Cook

10 Months
Tellus & the Satellite | 06.2025 - 04.2026

• Execute precise prep and scratch cooking according to recipes and chef direction.

• Run stations during busy services using a ticket system while maintaining speed and accuracy.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked station throughout service and close.

• Assist the dishwasher and team with breakdown and cleaning at end of night; uphold food-safety and

sanitation standards.

Cook

3 Months
Homestead. | 03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Prepared high-quality meals following standardized recipes and safety protocols.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize meal preparation processes and reduce wait times.
  • Assisted in inventory management, monitoring stock levels, and placing orders as needed.

Line Cook

1 Year 11 Months
Northampton Brewery | 04.2023 - 03.2025

• Prepped ingredients and set up stations; maintained pars to ensure readiness for service.

• Executed grill/saute/fry stations during high-volume shifts, meeting ticket times and quality standards.

• Coordinated with expo and team to prioritize tickets and keep service flowing.

• Applied strict food-safety and sanitation practices (temps, labeling, FIFO); cleaned and broke down stations.

• Assisted with receiving, storage, and waste reduction initiatives.

Sous Chef

11 Months
Hungry as Heo | 09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and presentation.
  • Developed and implemented seasonal menus to enhance customer satisfaction and dining experience.
  • Maintained inventory control, reducing waste through effective stock management practices.
  • Trained new team members on food safety standards and cooking techniques.

Manager

8 Months
Pokemoto | 08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to company standards.
  • Managed team schedules, optimizing staff coverage during peak hours.
  • Implemented training programs, enhancing employee performance and customer service skills.
  • Developed inventory management practices, reducing waste and improving stock accuracy.

Meat Clerk

1 Year 2 Months
Stop & Shop | 06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of meat department to ensure compliance with health standards.
  • Operated scales and packaging equipment to accurately prepare products for display.
  • Ensured proper labeling and pricing of meat items to facilitate customer purchases.

Education

GED

Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA

Skills

Food handling
Cleaning and organization
Cooking
Customer service
Multitasking and organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Sanitation
Supply restocking
Hospitality and service industry background

Timeline

Cook

Esselon Coffee Roasting
05.2026 - CurrentRead More

Cook

Tellus & the Satellite
06.2025 - 04.2026Read More

Cook

Homestead.
03.2025 - 06.2025Read More

Line Cook

Northampton Brewery
04.2023 - 03.2025Read More

Sous Chef

Hungry as Heo
09.2022 - 08.2023Read More

Manager

Pokemoto
08.2022 - 04.2023Read More

Meat Clerk

Stop & Shop
06.2021 - 08.2022Read More

Springfield Technical Community College

GED
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Christopher Rivera