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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Affiliations
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Amy Zou

Revere,MA

Summary

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Culinary Voyager

Marriott Newport Hotel and Spa
Newport, RI
06.2024 - Current
  • Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
  • Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
  • Assisted the Executive Sous Chef in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes to customers.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Participated in menu creation by suggesting new recipes or modifications to existing ones.

Special Events Chef

Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, MA
01.2024 - Current
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Prepared meals for the New England Revolution Soccer Team.

  • Assisted in the development of new menu items, as well as modifications to existing dishes.

Line Cook

Wara Wara
Providence, RI
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.

Demi Chef

Plainridge Park Casino
Plainville, MA
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
  • Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
  • Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.

Education

MBA -

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Food And Beverage Industry Management

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05-2024

Associate of Science - Culinary

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05-2022

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Analytical skills
  • Task prioritization
  • Quality assurance
  • Food safety standards
  • Professionalism

Languages

Mandarin
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
German
Elementary

Certification

  • ServSafe Manager Certification
  • Tips Alcohol Certification

Affiliations

  • Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Culinary Voyager

Marriott Newport Hotel and Spa
06.2024 - Current

Special Events Chef

Gillette Stadium
01.2024 - Current

Line Cook

Wara Wara
12.2022 - 08.2023

Demi Chef

Plainridge Park Casino
04.2021 - 11.2022

MBA -

Johnson & Wales University

Bachelor of Science - Food And Beverage Industry Management

Johnson & Wales University

Associate of Science - Culinary

Johnson & Wales University

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