Zachary Koch
Sonora,CA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Panda Express
Sonora, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Pit Master
Dickeys BBQ Pit
Sonora, CA
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.
- Engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for business.
- Set up work stations and prepped food for dishes to increase productivity during busy mealtimes.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
Shift Leader
Taco Bell
Angels Camp, CA
04.2013 - 01.2018
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
GED -
Calaveras River Academy
San Andreas, CA06.2010
Skills
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- wok cooking technique
- Food presentation talent
- Food preparation and safety
- Performance improvement
Accomplishments
- Contributed to a consistent customer satisfaction rating through quality and timely service.
- Identified inefficiencies, leading to improved productivity.
- Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients.
Timeline
Cook
Panda Express
03.2020 - Current
Pit Master
Dickeys BBQ Pit
01.2018 - 03.2020
Shift Leader
Taco Bell
04.2013 - 01.2018
GED -
Calaveras River Academy
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