Zachariah Huneycutt
Arroyo Grande,CA
Summary
I am a business major with a love of all things food and drink. I am seeking to develop and perfect my cooking and customer service skills, bring my fairly extensive food and beverage as well as my technical, cleaning, and maintenance knowledge and experience to the table, and grow to be a helpful and valuable asset in whatever position I end up in.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook & Prep Cook
503w
Colorado Springs, Colorado
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items following recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workspace throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely service during high-volume hours.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and supplies.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff to coordinate orders efficiently.
Line cook/Sales Associate/Bartender
The Dice Guys
Colorado Springs, Colorado
04.2024 - Current
- Helping customers with transactions, answering game-related questions, and making espresso beverages and basic food items while operating the game storefront and doing prep work for the kitchen.
Line Cook/Lead Prep Cook/Dish Support Lead
Blue Star Group
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Preparing food, taking orders, and ensuring prep for various kitchens was done for the following day, and ensuring that the dish pit was operating efficiently, and staff was properly directed on busy nights.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation practices throughout food preparation areas.
Tasting Room Associate
Zotovich Winery, Lompoc, CA
Lompoc, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Pouring wine for customers, creating a fun and informative atmosphere, assisting them with any purchases they may make and packaging and shipping Wine Club orders in addition to cleaning and maintaining the overall appearance of the store.
Tasting Room Associate
Mosby Winery, Solvang, CA
Solvang, CA
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Pouring wine for customers, creating a fun and informative atmosphere, assisting them with any purchases they may make and packaging and shipping Wine Club orders in addition to cleaning and maintaining the overall appearance of the store.
Tasting Room Associate
Royal Oaks Winery/Roblar Solvang, CA
Solvang, CA
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Pouring wine for customers, creating a fun and informative atmosphere, assisting them with any purchases they may make, and packaging and shipping Wine Club orders, in addition to cleaning and maintaining the overall appearance of the store.
Beertender & Barback
Naughty Oak Brewing Co., Orcutt/Santa Ynez, CA
Orcutt/Santa Ynez, CA
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Pouring beer for customers, cleaning tap lines, changing kegs, providing a fun and informative environment for customers.
- No longer in Business
Kitchen Utilities
Bacon and Brine, Solvang, CA
Solvang, CA
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Cleaning and performing basic repairs on a variety of kitchen appliances, cleaning and sanitizing prep surfaces and deep cleaning the kitchen floor, as well as dishwashing.
- No longer in Business
Busser/Food Runner/Barback
Solvang Brewing Co.
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Cleaning and cleaning tables, refilling drinks for customers and generally assisting servers to ensure a smooth and pleasant experience for the customer, in addition to checking and expediting food and helping the bartender maintain their station and pour drinks if need be.
Custodian
Extreme Clean Janitorial, Solvang, CA
Solvang, CA
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Deep cleaning dining room, restrooms, and bar while detailing molding, light fixtures, and polishing fridges and coolers to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
Kitchen Utilities/Custodial Technician
Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, CA
Santa Ynez, CA
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Cleaning, maintaining, and performing basic repairs on a variety of kitchen and appliances, furniture and other features on the casino premises, in addition to cleaning and sanitizing prep surfaces and deep cleaning the kitchen floors and operating the recycling center (sorting and processing Recyclables)
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Entrepreneurship
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06-2012
High School Diploma -
Cabrillo High School
Lompoc, CA06-2011
Skills
- Experienced prep and line cook in a variety of dining concepts and cuisines
- Obtained a certificate degree in business, management/entrepreneurship, and attended several leadership and management classes, along with practical management experience
- Cicerone certified beer tender and level 1 sommelier
- ServSafe food manager certified
- Extensive knowledge of, and passion for, beer, wine, and food
- Deep cleaning of kitchens, dining rooms, restrooms, and general custodial experience
- Repairing and maintaining kitchen and other common appliances
- Extensive word processing training
- Extensive customer service and cashier experience
References
- GENEVIEVE MOYE, Supervisor, (719) 308-7429
- HEATHER, GAUT-STILLER, Supervisor, (805) 291-0473, Alma Rosa Winery
- MAURA, JACOBS, General Manager, (559) 904-2045, Royal Oaks Winery
- JENNIFER, BURNHAM, Manager, (805) 248-6592, Royal Oaks Winery
Timeline
Line Cook & Prep Cook
503w
01.2025 - Current
Line cook/Sales Associate/Bartender
The Dice Guys
04.2024 - Current
Line Cook/Lead Prep Cook/Dish Support Lead
Blue Star Group
03.2021 - 04.2024
Tasting Room Associate
Zotovich Winery, Lompoc, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
Tasting Room Associate
Mosby Winery, Solvang, CA
09.2018 - 06.2019
Beertender & Barback
Naughty Oak Brewing Co., Orcutt/Santa Ynez, CA
08.2017 - 08.2018
Kitchen Utilities
Bacon and Brine, Solvang, CA
08.2016 - 10.2016
Tasting Room Associate
Royal Oaks Winery/Roblar Solvang, CA
08.2015 - 09.2018
Busser/Food Runner/Barback
Solvang Brewing Co.
04.2015 - 10.2016
Custodian
Extreme Clean Janitorial, Solvang, CA
04.2015 - 06.2016
Kitchen Utilities/Custodial Technician
Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, CA
04.2014 - 03.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Entrepreneurship
Allan Hancock College
High School Diploma -
Cabrillo High School
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