NATALIE RIVERA
Metropolitan transit authority
Bronx,NY
2
Certifications
8
years of professional experience
Line cook,catering event cook,prep cook bringing communication, calm focus, and adaptability from busy restaurant environments. Works well with 5 plus groups of chefs, customers, guests, and staff from different backgrounds, keeping day-to-day tasks moving in high-stress environments without losing service standards. Known for staying organized, reading the room quickly, and contributing steady support where reliability matters most.
Work History
CTA Cleaner -
3 Years 9 Months- Clean 10 subway cars per shift while keeping interiors ready for service.
- Mix cleaning chemicals carefully and remove biological waste from subway car interiors.
- Sanitize seats, handrails, stanchion poles, operator cabs, and conductor cabs to maintain clean passenger areas.
- Remove graffiti using wipes, spray, and scraper tools to restore car appearance quickly.
- Clear stickers, clutter, unauthorized promotional materials, and coverings from subway maps and strip maps.
- Sweep, mop, and disinfect subway car interiors to support daily cleanliness standards.
Prep cook -
3 Years- Completed 15 prep tasks per shift while supporting smooth kitchen service and timing.
- Prepared vegetables, fruits, and meats through washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, and dicing.
- Worked closely with chefs, kitchen leads, and teammates to keep service moving smoothly.
- Followed chef recipes precisely to maintain consistent prep standards across dishes.
- Rotated stock using FIFO methods to support inventory control and reduce waste.
- Applied sanitation standards and food safety practices to keep the prep area clean and organized.
Line Cook-
2 Years 9 Months- Managed cold station setup, restocking, and inventory checks to keep service flowing without delays.
- Coordinated prep tasks across line stations, rotating between cold prep and supporting items needed for service.
- Prepared lunch for coworkers during breaks while maintaining production pace for the rest of the kitchen.
Garde Manager Line Cook, New York, New York, United States
3 Months- Kept cold prep stations organized and clean to support sanitation standards and food safety.
- Coordinated with the kitchen team to maintain service timing and steady flow during peak hours.
- Executed chef specifications and restaurant plating standards for salads and charcuterie with precise recipe execution.
Education
Degree - Commercial cooking and Externship certificate
High School Diploma
Skills
Good coordination
Team oriented
Inventory control
Good Collaboration
Bilingual English & Spanish
Food prep
Recipe execution
Portion control
Sanitation standards of
Food safety
Certification
Bartending license
Timeline
CTA Cleaner -
Metropolitan transit authority
12.2022 - CurrentRead More
Prep cook -
RH guesthouse
06.2022 - 06.2025Read More
Garde Manager Line Cook, New York, New York, United States
Quality Italian
01.2020 - 04.2020Read More
Line Cook-
The New Fulton Fish Market
01.2019 - 10.2021Read More
Culinary Tech Center
Degree from Commercial cooking and Externship certificate
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Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies
High School Diploma
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