Nelson Rivera
Tampa
Summary
I overcome obstacles to my education in order to excel academically and pursue my dream of becoming a chef. The kitchen has always been my haven, where I can express my creativity and love of cooking. I was a former grill cook at Whataburger when I was 16 years old and strong food preparation and kitchen sanitation skills were included. Demonstrated capacity to uphold hygiene and work well with others in the team to improve food safety compliance.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Grill Cook
Whataburger
Pensacola, FL
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared and grilled a variety of menu items following standardized recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grill area to ensure food safety compliance.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, including grills and fryers, while adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes during peak hours.
Education
Technical Certificate - Culinary Arts
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05-2026
Skills
- Quick-learning
- Strong work ethic
- Willing to learn
- Multitasking and organization
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen sanitation
Certification
- ServSafe Sanitation and Safety
- Technical Certificate for Culinary Arts
Cum Laude for Technical Certificate
I earned a GPA of 3.0 at Pensacola State College.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Grill Cook
Whataburger
09.2021 - 02.2022
Technical Certificate - Culinary Arts
Pensacola State College