Zachary Taylor
Ashtabula
Summary
Detail-oriented line cook with proven skills in food preparation, menu planning, and employee training. Committed to maintaining food safety compliance and delivering quality dishes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Bascule Bridge Grille
Ashtabula
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to established recipes and standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and maintained cleanliness throughout the workspace.
- Contributed to menu planning and presentation of daily specials, enhancing visual appeal and customer experience.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline kitchen operations during peak hours, ensuring timely service.
- Followed food safety regulations to maintain high hygiene standards in food preparation.
- Tracked cooking times to serve dishes at peak freshness and quality, maintaining high standards for customer satisfaction.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Line Cook
Fire! Chicken
Ashtabula
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated in menu planning and enhanced item presentation for daily specials, contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to established recipes and standards.
- Prepared grilled and deep-fried dishes to meet customer preferences.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Monitored and recorded inventory levels of kitchen products daily, ensuring consistent supply for efficient meal preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint John School
Ashtabula, OH05-2016
Skills
- Food preparation
- Culinary techniques
- Menu planning
- Kitchen operations
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen sanitation
- Quality control
- Inventory tracking
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Employee training
Certification
- Servsafe
Timeline
Line Cook
Bascule Bridge Grille
10.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Fire! Chicken
06.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Saint John School