Zane Rivera
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Supervisor
Delaware North
Buffalo, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored kitchen operations to ensure quality control of all food products.
- Assigned tasks to staff members according to their qualifications and experience.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the kitchen area.
- Provided ongoing training and coaching to employees regarding proper cooking techniques.
- Enforced sanitation practices such as hand washing, glove use, and safe food handling techniques.
- Inspected equipment regularly for cleanliness and proper functioning condition.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Head Chef
Giacobbis Cucina Citta
Buffalo, NY
09.2018 - Current
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
- Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, menu pricing changes., making recommendations as needed.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Line Cook
Cecelias Martini Bar
Buffalo, NY
06.2014 - 02.2017
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emerson School of Hospitality
Buffalo06-2015
Skills
- Sanitation Standards
- Waste Reduction
- Menu development
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Culinary techniques
- Recipe creation
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- ServSafe 11/30/2023
Timeline
Culinary Supervisor
Delaware North
10.2023 - Current
Head Chef
Giacobbis Cucina Citta
09.2018 - Current
Line Cook
Cecelias Martini Bar
06.2014 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Emerson School of Hospitality
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