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Zachary Garcia

Sunnyvale,CA

Summary

Personable and enthusiastic professional with 9 years of specialization in Food Service. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient in growing key customer relationships. 5 years of experience working wood fire ovens to make Neapolitan pizza and have been working in kitchens and food service. Detail oriented and organized, skilled in time management, and able to meet deadlines under pressure Skilled restaurant cook with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new recipes and techniques while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. Strong team player, adept at working efficiently under pressure to ensure timely order delivery. Contributed to menu development and kitchen workflow optimization, enhancing overall dining experience for customers.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Kodiak Sciences
Palo Alto, California
02.2023 - Current
  • Advanced from kitchen porter to line cook in a three-month period.
  • Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
  • Processed and prepared-from-scratch dishes for company staff during breakfast and lunch hours.
  • Organized company staff events and board meetings.
  • Guided new staff in preferred cooking methods.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.

Pizzaiolo

Pizza Bocca Lupo
Downtown San Jose, California
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Worked the oven during service hours
  • Lead a team of 3 to 5 employees through dinner rush daily
  • Prepped back ups for service
  • Worked Topping lines and hand stretched dough during service
  • Worked at Expo station while communicating wait times on orders to customers and with the team
  • Lead team during closing and cleaning during night shifts

Barista

Mission Coffees & More
Fremont, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Served hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas
  • Prepared and sold menu items, such as sandwiches or salads
  • Provided customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions
  • Receive and process customer payments
  • Took customer orders and conveyed them to other employees for preparation
  • Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service
  • Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
  • Demonstrated the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines
  • Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them
  • Served prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels
  • Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers
  • Cleaned seating and service areas

Education

High School Diploma - some college experience

Skills

  • Effective Time Management
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Quick Learner
  • Strong Verbal Skills
  • Demonstrated Leadership
  • Thrives in Fast-Paced Environments
  • Problem-solving
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Highly motivated

References

  • Chef Johnathan Fagan
  • Chef Stephen Wambach

Affiliations

  • Video Gaming
  • Kit Building
  • Cooking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Line Cook

Kodiak Sciences
02.2023 - Current

Pizzaiolo

Pizza Bocca Lupo
01.2018 - 01.2023

Barista

Mission Coffees & More
01.2016 - 01.2018

High School Diploma - some college experience

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