Zach Granucci
Scotts Valley,CA
Summary
Looking for a cooking and/or bartending position in the restaurant industry. More than 5 years experience cooking in the back of house as well as working many banquet type events front of house.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Venus Kitchen and Spirits
Santa Cruz, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced food waste by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting production accordingly.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with consistent attention to plating detail and presentation.
- Mentored junior cooks, providing guidance on advanced cooking techniques and best practices.
Lead Cook
East End Gastropub
Capitola, CA
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Senior Cook
UCSC
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked serving stations for many large banquets
- Cooked in the main kitchen which served the bar and fine dining restaurant at the resort
Cook
Shadowbrook Restaurant
Capitola, CA
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked open kitchen in upstairs bar which sat up to 120 people
- Made food and took customers orders due to seating directly in front of us
Cook
Ridgemark Golf Course
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared diverse menu items in high-volume kitchen environment, ensuring quality and presentation standards.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers to maintain stock and minimize waste.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and efficient cooking techniques.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, enhancing team productivity during peak service hours.
Cook's Assistant
Rosewood CordeValle
San Martin, CA
04.2014 - 2017
- Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients and maintaining kitchen organization.
- Supported food safety and sanitation standards throughout food preparation processes.
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring proper usage and maintenance protocols were followed.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation and service workflows.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Cruz High School
Santa Cruz, CA2012
Culinary Arts
Internatinal Culinary Center
Campbell, CA03-2016
Skills
- High-Volume Environments
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Product Inventories
- Portion and Cost Control
- Attentive Service
- Banquet Coordination
Timeline
Sous Chef
Venus Kitchen and Spirits
04.2025 - Current
Lead Cook
East End Gastropub
03.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Cook
UCSC
01.2023 - 02.2024
Cook
Ridgemark Golf Course
01.2021 - 01.2023
Cook
Shadowbrook Restaurant
09.2018 - 03.2020
Cook's Assistant
Rosewood CordeValle
04.2014 - 2017
High School Diploma -
Santa Cruz High School
Culinary Arts
Internatinal Culinary Center