Jack Muller Rivera
Commis Chef
Nutley,NJ
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Restaurant Pampanos, excelling in food preparation and presentation. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and achieve high customer satisfaction through effective inventory management and strong teamwork. Skilled in knife techniques and adept at working under pressure to deliver quality dishes in fast-paced environments.
Experienced with food preparation and kitchen support, ensuring quality and consistency in dishes. Utilizes culinary skills to assist in meal creation while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Track record of collaborating effectively with team members to meet kitchen demands.
Determined Commis Chef promoting great stamina, passion and versatility. Flexible individual skilled working as part of busy team and interested in helping with different tasks. Over 12 years of experience in busy, high-end restaurant environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Getinge
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
Chef Helper
Hogan Lovells/ Compass Group
05.2018 - 12.2023
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
- Developed strong working relationships with fellow staff members, promoting effective communication within the kitchen team.
- Managed time effectively under pressure during peak service hours for optimal performance.
- Assisted with inventory management to minimize food waste and reduce costs.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Supported chefs in preparing high-quality dishes for guest satisfaction.
- Streamlined food prep processes, increasing overall kitchen productivity.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing menu offerings and seasonal ingredients.
Chef Supervisor
Restaurant Pampanos
04.2012 - 05.2018
- Streamlined food preparation processes for faster service times and better quality control.
- Troubleshot equipment issues in the kitchen quickly so as not to disrupt operations or compromise food safety.
- Ensured consistent presentation of dishes by establishing plating standards and providing training to kitchen staff members.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems and reducing food waste.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction by consistently creating and presenting high-quality dishes.
- Oversaw catering events from planning to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Euguenio Maria De Hostos
Mayaguez,PR06-1999
Skills
- Hygiene practices
- Work under pressure
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Portion control
- Menu planning
- Inventory supervision
- Food safety
- Ordering and receiving
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Commis Chef
Getinge
12.2023 - Current
Chef Helper
Hogan Lovells/ Compass Group
05.2018 - 12.2023
Chef Supervisor
Restaurant Pampanos
04.2012 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Euguenio Maria De Hostos
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