Nicauris Rijos Santana
Miami
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen cooker
Divieto
Miami
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared diverse Italian dishes following restaurant recipes and standards.
- Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to safety protocols.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, and fryers safely and efficiently.
- Executed daily prep tasks to support smooth kitchen operations and service flow.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Professional Chef
Mama sushi
Brooklyn
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Create sushi rolls with precision and care
- Prepare fresh seafood for daily menu
- Maintain cleanliness in kitchen workspaces
- Ensure food safety and hygiene standards
- Collaborate with team on menu development
- Manage inventory of ingredients effectively
- Train new staff in culinary techniques
- Handle customer inquiries professionally
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
- Created new recipes based on seasonal ingredients or customer feedback.
- Supervised daily production of dishes to ensure quality control.
Chef Helper
Gusto Gastrobar
Miami
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items following chef's specifications.
- Assisted in cooking and plating dishes during peak service hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping floors, washing walls and removing garbage from kitchen area.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Utilized effective cleaning and sanitation procedures and observed proper food handling to prevent illness and disease.
Profesional cooker
Crazy About You
Miami
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared a variety of dishes according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas.
- Assisted with inventory management and ingredient sourcing.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Followed food safety protocols during food preparation and storage.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Adapted recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Participated in menu planning and development discussions.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Education
Graduated - Culinary Arts Degree
Institute of Culinary Education
02.2020 - 03.2021
Adventista Maranata
Santo Domingo Skills
- Food preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Kitchen safety
- Ingredient management
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Training staff
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen cooker
Divieto
04.2025 - 02.2026
Professional Chef
Mama sushi
02.2024 - 03.2025
Chef Helper
Gusto Gastrobar
05.2023 - 02.2024
Profesional cooker
Crazy About You
02.2022 - 02.2023
Graduated - Culinary Arts Degree
Institute of Culinary Education
02.2020 - 03.2021
Adventista Maranata