Michael Zabiko
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Resilience and adaptability to the challenges of life is a forte that I have developed and nurtured through successes as well as failures. My work as a kitchen steward in university and years of lifeguarding before starting university has given me substantial work experience in areas of hospitality, team-based collaboration, and service. Maintaining a strong work ethic is one of the most importance consistencies in my life and I am very glad I started working early at 14 years old, because it taught me a lot about life and how to approach difficult situations and learn from them. I am very grateful.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Steward
College Fresh
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining dishwashing and cleaning processes.
- Assisted servers by providing glassware and utensils to guests.
- Drained, stacked and dried items after washing.
- Managed waste disposal efficiently, complying with established environmental policies and regulations.
- Proactively identified potential hazards and addressed them promptly, minimizing risk of accidents in the kitchen.
- Played a key role in training new stewards on best practices, leading to increased productivity among the team.
- Consistently maintained a sanitary work environment through diligent cleaning practices, reducing cross-contamination risks significantly.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
Kitchen Steward
College Fresh
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining dishwashing and cleaning processes.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering strong relationships with team members, resulting in improved staff retention rates.
Dishwasher
Geraldis Fayetteville
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.
- Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.
- Gently moved glassware, crystal, and other delicate items to prevent breakage.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
- Streamlined dishwashing processes by prioritizing incoming dirty dishes based on usage needs of the kitchen staff.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
12.2025
Skills
- Time Management
- Kitchen Support
- Critical Thinking
- Sanitation methods
- Quality Control
- Team Player
- Relationship Building
- Guest Relations
- Strong Work Ethic
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hospitality
Certification
BLS - Certification for Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
Lifting weight
I love to lift weights and try to maintain healthy habits.
Languages
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Kitchen Steward
College Fresh
01.2024 - Current
Kitchen Steward
College Fresh
08.2023 - 12.2023
Dishwasher
Geraldis Fayetteville
09.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville