Zachary Sims Jr.
Washington
Summary
Dedicated Production Cook with proven expertise in preparing food during high-volume service periods. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning abilities contributed to team success and achievement of demanding targets. Committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Cook
DC Central Kitchen
Washington
01.2024 - 02.2026
- Prepared large quantities of meals, ensuring adherence to recipes and safety guidelines for consistent quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens, mixers, and slicers, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas to support efficient food preparation.
Warehouse Worker
Burlinton Coat Factory Warehouse
Burlington
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Labeled and scanned non-cont shipments for accurate tracking and loading into trailers.
- Loaded and stacked boxes efficiently in the trailer to maximize space.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move merchandise efficiently.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Organized products on shelves for easy access and visibility.
Assistant Manager
Ivy City Smokehouse
Washington
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Trained restaurant staff on policies to ensure compliance and service quality.
- Engaged with customers and supervised staff to maintain high service standards.
- Closed shifts by reconciling server transactions and counting cash.
Seafood Clerk
Ivy City Smokehouse
Washington
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting customers and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Dynamically selling product by providing customers with information needed to make product-related decisions.
- Enhanced sales by sharing product information to help customers make informed decisions.
- Operated scale to accurately weigh seafood products for sale.
- Maintaining high standards for product freshness and sanitation.
- Maintaining, filling and rotating product and displaying it properly.
- Ensured product freshness and sanitation standards were consistently met.
- Operating scale.
- Cleaned scales and cutting areas to maintain hygiene standards.
- Assisting in the set-up of demonstrations.
- Assisted with various tasks as needed to support team operations.
Education
High school diploma -
Coolidge Shs
Washington, DCSkills
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety Practices
- Kitchen Experience
- Portion Control
- Inventory Management
- Food service
- Assistant manager
- Staff Supervision
- Employee performance
- Customer service
- Portion Control
Certification
Food Managers Certification, 2111967, 02/21, 02/26
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Production Cook
DC Central Kitchen
01.2024 - 02.2026
Warehouse Worker
Burlinton Coat Factory Warehouse
09.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Manager
Ivy City Smokehouse
06.2019 - 08.2021
Seafood Clerk
Ivy City Smokehouse
04.2016 - 06.2019
High school diploma -
Coolidge Shs