STEVEN RIVERA
Manchester,CT
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Trattoria De Lepri
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
Cook
Pancho Loco Restraunt
02.2015 - 02.2022
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Cook
Home Town Kitchen
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Bus Boy
Shady Gen
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
- Supported servers with additional tasks such as refilling drinks, taking orders, or bringing out food when needed.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Reduced wait times for customers by expediting the dishwashing process during busy hours.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Manchester, CT06.2018
Skills
- Food presentation
- Equipment Operation
- Menu Planning
- Food Waste Reduction
- Plating and presentation
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Frying and sautéing
- New Recipe Creation
Timeline
Cook
Trattoria De Lepri
06.2022 - 12.2023
Cook
Home Town Kitchen
01.2017 - 06.2020
Cook
Pancho Loco Restraunt
02.2015 - 02.2022
Bus Boy
Shady Gen
04.2014 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
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