Domenic Zarra
White Plains
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at The Inn by Jean-Georges, showcasing exceptional food preparation expertise and a strong ability to collaborate within teams. Recognized for creativity and reliability, I excel in delivering high-quality dishes while thriving in fast-paced environments. Passionate about culinary arts and committed to excellence in every dish.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Hudson Table
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Responsible for setting kitchen setting, mise recipe trays for patrons to use during classes, assist instructor during class as well as competing in culinary competitions.
Line Cook
The Inn by Jean-Georges
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Responsible for line prep, dinner service, kitchen services, working with the chefs up to the standards of the Jean Georges restaurant group.
Line Chef/Brunch Liaison
Goosefeather by Dale Talde
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Responsible for prep on the line, dinner service cook/brunch liaison- responsible for the restocking/quality of brunch prep.
Line Chef/Part Time Sous
Jay Street Cafe
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Responsible for prep on the line, dinner service cook at night/running pass during the day, responsible for specials/event cooking.
Pizza Chef/Line Cook
Donald Trump National Golf Club
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for outdoor kitchen area, pizza oven, as well as breakfast section, banquet, events, and line work in the restaurant.
Pizza Chef/Line Cook
Westchester Hills Golf Club
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsibilities of a line cook for the restaurant and running the wood fired pizza oven.
Line Cook/Pizza Chef
Larchmont Shore Club
New Rochelle
05.2020 - 08.2020
- I worked in a bar kitchen where I would make bar food from chicken wings(nice and crispy) to juicy burgers to wood fired pizzas.
Deli Worker
Stop and Shop
White Plains
08.2019 - 03.2020
- I was a line worker, taking orders and slicing meat and dairy products for customers.
Fish Butcher
Dechiccos and Sons
White Plains
08.2018 - 04.2019
- I worked as a fish butcher in the fish department in the supermarket.
- I was trained to measure, fabricate(debone) fish, operate departments, and help customers with their choice of protein.
Education
BBA - Hospitality Management
Monroe University
New Rochelle, NY04-2021
Associate's Degree - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of New York
New Rochelle12-2019
Skills
- Creative and culinary skills
- Trustworthiness and reliability
- Team collaboration
- Quick learning ability
- Food preparation expertise
Awards
- High School Diploma
- Honors Society
- Presidents List
- Culinary Competition - Silver Medal
Languages
- English
- Italian
Positions Worked
- Grill
- Fry Station
- Pizza Oven
- Salad Station
- Sauté
- Expediting
- Wok
Certification
- Serve Safe Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Hudson Table
03.2025 - 06.2025
Line Cook
The Inn by Jean-Georges
09.2024 - 02.2025
Line Chef/Brunch Liaison
Goosefeather by Dale Talde
02.2024 - 08.2024
Line Chef/Part Time Sous
Jay Street Cafe
08.2023 - 10.2023
Pizza Chef/Line Cook
Donald Trump National Golf Club
03.2022 - 07.2023
Pizza Chef/Line Cook
Westchester Hills Golf Club
03.2021 - 03.2022
Line Cook/Pizza Chef
Larchmont Shore Club
05.2020 - 08.2020
Deli Worker
Stop and Shop
08.2019 - 03.2020
Fish Butcher
Dechiccos and Sons
08.2018 - 04.2019
BBA - Hospitality Management
Monroe University
Associate's Degree - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of New York