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Kevin Zapata

Newnan,GA

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with experience in fast-paced environments. I am a focused and collaborative team player who is skilled at communicating and translating customer requests. I have a deep understanding of food safety, OSHA, and health code requirements.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Wendys Restaurant
Newnan, GA
03.2024 - Current
  • As a cook, I ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly. I also maintained a clean working environment by cleaning kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes. I checked the quality of ingredients before using them to ensure freshness, and I provided guidance to junior cooks on food preparation methods and techniques.

Shift Lead

Taco Bell
Sharpsburg, GA
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • I was responsible for a variety of tasks as a Shift Lead, including assisting in the training of new employees, monitoring employee performance, and providing feedback on areas for improvement. I also maintained the store's appearance by cleaning, stocking shelves, and ensuring merchandise was properly displayed. I responded to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner, and provided guidance and support to other team members as needed. I coached and trained employees and managed daily work assignments to enhance operations. I counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepared bank deposit statements. I complied with company safety procedures, policies, and regulations to promote a safe working environment. I assisted the general manager with operations game plan and company initiatives implementation, and displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls. I identified areas for improvement, narrowing the focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.

Line Cook and Cashier

Five Guys
Newnan, GA
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.As a Line Cook and Cashier, I prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines. I cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils. I stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed. I operated various kitchen appliances, such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer. I ensured the freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock. I performed basic knife skills, such as dicing onions or slicing meats. I followed health and safety standards to ensure a safe working environment for employees and customers alike. I adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products. During busy periods, I cooked multiple orders simultaneously. I set up workstations with the needed ingredients, utensils, and cooking equipment.

Picker

Hellofresh
Newnan, GA
01.2021 - 11.2022
  • Received and processed customer orders for merchandise in a timely manner.
  • Verified accuracy of items picked, packed and shipped to customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of warehouse areas by sweeping floors, emptying trash cans and organizing shelves.
  • Executed picking tasks according to order specifications while meeting daily productivity requirements.
  • Checked inventory levels on a regular basis to ensure sufficient stock availability for customer orders.
  • Reported any damaged or defective items immediately to supervisor for further investigation.
  • Loaded, unloaded materials onto, off of delivery vehicles using pallet jacks or other material handling equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members in order picking processes ensuring efficient workflow.I was responsible for receiving and processing customer orders for merchandise in a timely manner. I verified the accuracy of the items that were picked, packed, and shipped to customers. I also maintained the cleanliness of the warehouse areas by sweeping floors, emptying trash cans, and organizing shelves. In addition, I executed picking tasks according to order specifications while meeting daily productivity requirements. I checked inventory levels on a regular basis to ensure sufficient stock availability for customer orders. I reported any damaged or defective items immediately to my supervisor for further investigation. I loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of delivery vehicles using pallet jacks or other material handling equipment. I collaborated with team members in order picking processes to ensure efficient workflow.

Line Associate

Dollar General
Newnan, Ga
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted with loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring accurate product counts.
  • Performed quality control checks on incoming products.
  • Stocked shelves and rotated stock to ensure freshness.
  • Adhered to safety procedures while operating equipment or handling materials.
  • Organized inventory for easy access.
  • Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
  • Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.I was responsible for loading and unloading trucks and ensuring accurate product counts. I also performed quality control checks on incoming products, stocked shelves, and rotated stock to ensure freshness. I adhered to safety procedures while operating equipment and handling materials. I organized inventory for easy access and inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances. Finally, I inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.

Education

High School Diploma -

Real Academy
Haines City, FL
05-2019

Skills

  • I am a highly skilled cook with extensive experience in food handling, sanitation, and frying I am also proficient in customer service, order verification, and new hire training I have a proven track record of success in high-volume production environments, and I am confident that I can handle any culinary challenge that comes my way

Timeline

Cook

Wendys Restaurant
03.2024 - Current

Shift Lead

Taco Bell
12.2023 - 03.2024

Line Cook and Cashier

Five Guys
04.2022 - 11.2023

Picker

Hellofresh
01.2021 - 11.2022

Line Associate

Dollar General
06.2020 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Real Academy

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