FRANCISCO A. NIEVES RIVAS
*** ** ** ******, *****, Fl. 33136
787-***-**** **********@*****.***
Objective United states military veteran seeking who has the relevant culinary experience and
qualifications that you are looking for with comprehensive understanding of the food
service industry, and what drives sophisticated contemporary dining. Possesses
extensive knowledge, and more than able to abide by all legal and requirements,
food hygiene regulations and food safety laws Experience
Tropical Catering, Toa Alta,P.R. August 1999 Nov 2013
Executive Chef and Owner
Coordination and Preparation of menus for all kind of Social Activities weddings,
birthdays parties, corporate events and conventions.Ensured all administratives
processes are followed recorded as required
Pura Vida Restaurant, Palmas Del Mar, Humacao, P.R. Dic 2009 Apr 2010
Grill Man and Executive Chef assistance
Preparation and Cooking of all kinds of meats at the Grill and the Preparation of all dishes
of International & Puerto Rican Cuisine. Supervised and ensure hygiene maintenance of
all allotted work stations.
Borincuba in Don Esteban Restaurant Fajardo, P.R. Aug 2009 Dic 2009
Line Cook and Executive Chef Assistance
Managed all areas of kitchen and dining operations and ensure quality standards are
been met. Set daily specials and weekly menus for the restaurant. Specialized in prepa
ration of Cuban and Puerto rican Cuisine.
Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill,Plaza Del Sol, Bayamon P.R. Mar 2005 Sep 2005
Grill Man and Second Line Cook
Grilled,cooked and garnished a variety of foods according to customers menu.Prepared
and produced food using large volume cooking equipment such as grills, ovens, furnaces
and deep fat fryers.Preparation and Cooking of all types of meats at the grill and prepara
tion dishes(sautee) of The Italian Cuisine.
Skills Specialty in preparation of all kind of meats, seafood, traditional and exotic sauces
as guava, mango, tamarind, cabernet, creole, mernier, etc.
Presentation & decoration of dishes. Coordination & Decoration of all kind of Social
Activities for the Private and Government sectors.
Selections & Cuts of Meats, seafood and fruits for food servicing. Leadership & Planning
Ability. Knowledge of food handling, storage regulations laws.
Bilingual, Basic Computer knowledge
Education High School Diploma (College La Salle 1981)
U.S Army Quartermaster School ( Honor Graduate 1985)
ICPR Junior College, Culinary Arts Degree (Jan 2013 March 2014)