Nicholas Rivera
Fair Lawn
Summary
Detail-oriented and adaptable professional with a solid foundation in customer service, inventory management, and team collaboration. Demonstrates excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Quick to learn new concepts and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Seeking an entry-level position to leverage my interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and ability to contribute to a team-oriented corporate setting. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line/Prep Cook
Jugemu.
Cresskill
01.2025 - Current
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to maintain consistency in dishes.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Assisted in serving meals to customers as needed.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Line/Prep Cook
Al Dente Fresh Pasta Co.
Westwood
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure food safety standards.
- Assisted chefs in meal preparation by chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including mixers, ovens, and grills, following safety protocols.
Dietary Aide
Care One
Paramus
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Prepared meals following dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Hasbrook Heights, NJ12.2026
High School Diploma -
Bergen County Technical High School
Paramus, NJ06.2024
Culinary Arts
Bergen County Community College
Paramus, NJSkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Data entry and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management
- Food safety practices
- Workstation upkeep
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
- Foundation of Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts Level I Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line/Prep Cook
Jugemu.
01.2025 - Current
Line/Prep Cook
Al Dente Fresh Pasta Co.
08.2023 - 08.2024
Dietary Aide
Care One
07.2021 - 08.2023
Certificate of Technical Studies - Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
High School Diploma -
Bergen County Technical High School
Culinary Arts
Bergen County Community College
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