Ruisdael Rivera
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
A hardworking and reliable team member with hands-on experience from The Culinary Institute of America. Skilled in keeping kitchens organized, managing inventory, kitchen equipment and accessories mise en place and working well with others to make sure customers have a great experience. Pays close attention to detail and communicates well to keep things running smoothly in busy, high energy environments. Committed to maintaining safety and quality in food preparation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Operations Assistant
The Culinary Institute of America
04.2024 - Current
- Reduced food waste through effective inventory management through communication with management, chef's and 2-4 co workers at a time.
- Developed strong team dynamics with clear communication and cross training, resulting in increased efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Ensured a safe working environment by assisting customers in the kitchen through health and safety guidelines as well as proper knife skill techniques.
- Worked with a wide variety of chef's with different backgrounds on multiple different cultures of food and menus
Athletic Facilities Attendant
Dutchess Community College
08.2016 - Current
- Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to keep exercise areas professional and safe with over 40 machines of industrial exercise equipment .
- Lead team members to improve overall service quality and guest experience through polite exercise instruction and equipment usage guidance.
- Provided excellent customer service to guests by promptly responding to inquiries and requests.
- Maintained a safe environment for guests through regular inspection of heavy exercise equipment and accessories.
- Assisted in training new attendants, sharing best practices and tips for efficient service.
- Facilitated smooth operation of events by setting up venues according to specific requirements.
- Recorded and managed locker assignments and keys.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall service quality and guest experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Food Business Management in Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY08.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Exercise Science & Wellness
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2016
High School Diploma -
William C. Bryant High School
Long Island City, NY06.2007
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Positive Attitude
- Professional and Friendly
- Customer Support
- Instruction/ Teaching capability
- Workflow Optimization
- Inventory Management
- Recordkeeping
- Delegating Work
- Schedule Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Perfect attendance as of 10/08/24 at The Culinary Institute of America
- Achieved a 4.0 GPA in my first semester at The Culinary Institute of America
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Operations Assistant
The Culinary Institute of America
04.2024 - Current
Athletic Facilities Attendant
Dutchess Community College
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Food Business Management in Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Associate of Applied Science - Exercise Science & Wellness
Dutchess Community College
High School Diploma -
William C. Bryant High School
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