Nathaniel Rosa
Kinnelon
Summary
Professional hospitality worker, ready to excel in fast-paced environment. Proven track record in ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting changing needs. Skilled in managing multiple tasks, handling customer inquiries, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Reliable and results-driven, with positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook and Server
La Caterina De Medici
Hyde Park, NY
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Demonstrated high versatility across cross-functional restaurant roles, seamlessly transitioning between Front-of-House and Back-of-House responsibilities during high-volume service.
- Prepared and executed dishes on the line according to strict recipe standards, maintaining high visual presentation and food safety guidelines.
- Managed host stand duties as Maitre D', welcoming guests, coordinating seating arrangements, and optimizing table turnover to ensure a smooth flow of service.
- Crafted specialty coffee beverages as a barista and expedited food orders accurately as a runner to deliver prompt, high-quality customer service.
- Collaborated closely with culinary and service teams to maintain clear communication between the kitchen and floor, reducing order delivery times and enhancing overall guest satisfaction.
Line Cook
Grande Denali Lodge
Denali National Park, AL
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to maintain high productivity levels.
- Assisted in plating and presentation of dishes, enhancing visual appeal for guests as expeditor
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations in accordance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Prep Cook
Smoke Rise Inn
Kinnelon, NJ
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Supported high-volume kitchen operations during peak seasonal periods, school breaks, and special banquets or private parties.
- Adhered to food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a clean, compliant, and safe kitchen environment.
- Demonstrated strong adaptability and time management by seamlessly stepping into fast-paced prep workflows during high-demand events.
- Assisted culinary team with task prioritization, ingredient portioning, and station setup to maintain optimal service speed.
Maintenance
Advanced Biotechnologies
Totowa, NJ
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Enhanced station cleanliness through regular maintenance and organization tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in laboratory environments.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify areas requiring deep cleaning or maintenance.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Food Studies
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY08-2027
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Monroe College
Bronx, NY08-2027
High School Diploma -
Kinnelon High School
Kinnelon, NJ06-2023
No Degree -
Manchester Regional High School
Haledon, NJ06-2023
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Problem-solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Professional attitude
Certification
- Food Manager ServSafe
Timeline
Line Cook and Server
La Caterina De Medici
01.2026 - 04.2026
Line Cook
Grande Denali Lodge
05.2025 - 08.2025
Prep Cook
Smoke Rise Inn
04.2024 - 12.2025
Maintenance
Advanced Biotechnologies
06.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Food Studies
Culinary Institute of America
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Monroe College
High School Diploma -
Kinnelon High School
No Degree -
Manchester Regional High School