Outside of school and work, I love training in Muay Thai because it keeps me focused, disciplined, and always pushing myself I also enjoy skateboarding, which lets me be creative and active at the same time When I’m in a quieter mood, I like playing chess and thinking through strategy Music is a big part of my day too it helps me relax, stay motivated, and enjoy whatever I’m doing
Emiliano Zapata
VOORHEES,New Jersey
Summary
Dynamic culinary worker with extensive experience at Cucina Zapata, an award-winning food truck. Highly trained in food preparation and customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining high sanitation standards, while creatively presenting dishes. Committed to food waste reduction and continuous performance improvement in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Cucina Zapata
06.2022 - 08.2025
Cucina Zapata is my parents' family-owned, award-winning food truck in Philadelphia, serving fusion food. I've worked on this truck every summer since June of 2022, and I've worked every single position in the truck. Positions I've worked on the truck are cook, window person, and bain-marie. I also have experience in prepping all of the menu items the morning before my shift starts.
Cashier
ShopRite
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations and customer interaction protocols.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and handled discrepancies promptly.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing exceptional service to enhance satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize checkout processes and reduce wait times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern Regional High School
Voorhees, NJBachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
Johnson And Wales University
Providence, RI05-2028
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Frying
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Portion control
- Food plating
- Performance improvement
- Food handler certification
- Sauce making
- Culinary creativity
- Food trends awareness
- Food photography
Interests
Extracurricular activities
Muay Thai, Skateboarding, chess
Timeline
Cashier
ShopRite
09.2023 - 10.2024
Cook
Cucina Zapata
06.2022 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Eastern Regional High School
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
Johnson And Wales University