Nicholas Viray
Sahuarita
Summary
Dynamic line cook and former restaurant co-owner skilled in streamlining kitchen operations and mentoring staff. Committed to upholding strict sanitation standards while fostering a positive team environment to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Reliable and adaptable culinary professional with experience in high-volume food preparation and team collaboration. Known for meticulous attention to detail and critical thinking, consistently ensuring food quality and sanitation standards that enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Solid Grindz
Tucson, AZ
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
Line Cook
Bubba-Que
Tucson, AZ
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and minimizing waste during food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Monitored food quality and freshness, adjusting dishes as necessary to meet high culinary standards.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Restaurant Co-Owner
Johnny's Philippine Grill
Tucson, AZ
05.2018 - 05.2024
- Led operational strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and improve service delivery.
- Managed supply chain logistics, ensuring timely inventory replenishment and cost efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for food preparation and customer engagement.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, resulting in improved workflow and reduced wait times.
- Maintained strict food safety and sanitation standards, consistently passing health inspections with excellent ratings.
- Successfully navigated challenging periods by employing creative problem-solving strategies to maintain a thriving business amidst industry fluctuations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing innovative menu items and enhancing dining experiences.
- Collaborated with co-owner on daily operations, ensuring a cohesive management approach to maximize business success.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walden Grove High School
Sahuarita, AZ05-2019
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Customer satisfaction
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Line Cook
Solid Grindz
01.2025 - 10.2025
Line Cook
Bubba-Que
06.2024 - 11.2024
Restaurant Co-Owner
Johnny's Philippine Grill
05.2018 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Walden Grove High School