Summary
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Work History
Education
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Nayleen Rivera

Clearwater

Summary

Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Sand Pearl Resort
Clearwater Beach
11.2023 - Current
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.

Line Cook

Backwaters on Sand Key
Clearwater Beach
02.2016 - 11.2021
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.

Education

High School Diploma -

University High School of Science And Engineering
Hartford, CT
06-2008

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Recipe adherence
  • Knife skills
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Food safety
  • Sanitation practices

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Line Cook

Sand Pearl Resort
11.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Backwaters on Sand Key
02.2016 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

University High School of Science And Engineering

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

St. Petersburg College