Zach Dickinson
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Energetic, motivated professional with strong work ethic and excellent leadership skills. Extensive knowledge and experience in a variety of roles, including culinary, manufacturing, and management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Food and Nutrition Supervisor
Christian Village
08.2022 - Current
- Completed food and physical safety audits to verify health and well-being of staff members and patrons.
- Took initiative to solve problems and recommended improvements to food service procedures and interdepartmental processes.
- Assisted on tray line and prepared trays according to prescribed diets and patron requests.
- Maintained food at proper operating temperatures, trained team in food safety and documented required temperatures.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs for facility programs and cafeteria menus.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Lead Line Cook
Brewdog
10.2021 - Current
- Daily preparation of food.
- Monitoring food cost and waste to make sure kitchen stays profitable.
- Weekly inventory ordering.
- Followed and enforced sanitation procedures.
- Light maintenance and general labor.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Box Truck Driver
Edible Arrangements
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections by checking fluids, examining engine for corrosion and inspecting interior and exterior of vehicle for damage.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping papers to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Inventoried and inspected goods to determine quantities and conditions.
Chemical Operator
Shoremet
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Operated gasketed hydraulic filter press.
- Conducted necessary maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
- Manipulating liquids through a diaphragm pump for transferring or building chemical solutions.
- Transport of products in warehouse and shipping trucks using a forklift.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
- Reviewed production schedules, drawings and material combinations to ascertain job specifics before project start.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Operated automatic and manual chemical processes of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Line Cook
Craft House
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Crane Operator
ADS Roll And Hold
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Inspected, cleaned and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Followed top piling techniques when working with various types of piles to complete projects safely and on-time.
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
Education
Manufacturing Systems
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN08.2017
Bachelor Of Computer Science - Computer Science
Saint Joeseph’s College
Rensselaer, IN08.2013
Skills
- Team Management
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Mathematical Knowledge
- Kitchen Management
- Computer coding (C#, Java, Javascript, Python)
- Microsoft Office
- Troubleshooting
- Conducting Interviews
- Training
- Supervision
- Staff Management
- Food and Beverage Service
- Deposit Preparation
- Payroll Preparation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Restaurant Operation
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Food Handling and Safety
- Rotation Procedures
- Service Oversight
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Oversight
- Equipment Sanitation
- Process Equipment
- Chemical Process
- Forklift Operation
- Surface Work
Certification
Certified Sous Chef
Chef Supervisory Management
Chef Sanitation and Safety
Chef Nutrition
ServSafe
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.
Thomas Jefferson
Timeline
Food and Nutrition Supervisor
Christian Village
08.2022 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Brewdog
10.2021 - Current
Box Truck Driver
Edible Arrangements
02.2021 - 09.2021
Crane Operator
ADS Roll And Hold
09.2020 - 01.2021
Line Cook
Craft House
04.2019 - 08.2021
Chemical Operator
Shoremet
02.2019 - 09.2021
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
01.2015 - 10.2019
Manufacturing Systems
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bachelor Of Computer Science - Computer Science
Saint Joeseph’s College
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