Zachary Black
Marlborough,MA
Summary
Motivated, professional with 5 years experience in high ticket sales while owning a business. 10 years experience in hospitality and food preparation. 15 years experience in carpentry, construction, irrigation, landscaping, and property maintenance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Red Dogs Odd Jobs LLC
Manchester, NH
05.2021 - 09.2025
- Managed daily operations and scheduling for diverse odd jobs.
- Coordinated communication between clients and service providers.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and task execution.
- Oversaw inventory management for tools and supplies needed for jobs.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure service satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
Line Cook
The Puritain Back Room
Manchester, New Hampshire
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted with inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
- Supported training of new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure proper food doneness and presentation.
Line Cook
Mulvaneys
Sacramento, CA
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted with inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure proper food doneness and presentation.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Irrigation Technician
Giant Landscaping
Manchester, New Hampshire
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems for residential and commercial landscapes.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and fix irrigation system issues.
- Operated various tools for irrigation repairs and installations safely and efficiently.
- Trained new technicians on proper irrigation techniques and system maintenance.
- Collaborated with landscape teams to design effective irrigation layouts.
- Managed inventory of irrigation supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex irrigation problems to improve system functionality.
11C Indirect Fire Infamtryman
US Department of Defense
Rutland, Vermont
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Operated indirect fire weapons systems during training and combat operations.
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate fire support and tactical maneuvers.
- Maintained and repaired equipment to ensure operational readiness in the field.
Line Cook
Applebees
Rutland, Vermont
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted with inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
Line Cook
Applebees
Hooksett, New Hampshire
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted with inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
Line Cook
Applebees
Londonderry, New Hampshire
03.2011 - 12.2011
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted with inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
Line Cook
Blake's Creamery
Manchester, New Hampshire
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted with inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure proper food doneness and presentation.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Central Highschool
Manchester, NHSkills
- Operations management
- Client communication
- Employee training
- Quality control
- Sense of urgency
- Task master
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- 3rd Degree Black Belt in the martial arts of Tae Kwon Do
- 1st Degree Black Belt in the martial art of Hapkido
Affiliations
- Autodidactic musician: guitar, piano, drums, saxophone, and voice.
- Avid hiker/traveler: have hiked all over New Hampshire, Colorado, Alaska and Utah. Have visited 45/50 states.
- Amateur artist/painter/Forrest art
- Crocheting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Red Dogs Odd Jobs LLC
05.2021 - 09.2025
Line Cook
Mulvaneys
09.2020 - 12.2020
Line Cook
The Puritain Back Room
10.2019 - 03.2021
Irrigation Technician
Giant Landscaping
09.2015 - 05.2017
11C Indirect Fire Infamtryman
US Department of Defense
03.2013 - 06.2015
Line Cook
Applebees
06.2012 - 03.2013
Line Cook
Applebees
06.2011 - 02.2012
Line Cook
Applebees
03.2011 - 12.2011
Line Cook
Blake's Creamery
01.2007 - 05.2009
Central Highschool