Zachery Brower
Sherrelwood,CO
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with proven expertise as a Sous Chef at Bistro 743, excelling in food safety and presentation. Recognized for innovative menu development and effective team leadership, driving guest satisfaction and repeat business. Skilled in food preparation and adept at training staff to maintain high standards in fast-paced environments.
Knowledgeable at Wienershiwith strong history and effective kitchen management. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and creative problem-solving.
Adaptable and enterprising with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Top-notch professional with in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Worked with flat grill, deep fryers, pizza oven, grill, and oven combination, meat smoker.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Bistro 743
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Plated for Events, Weddings, and Dances
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Line Cook
Wienerschnitzel
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Collaborated with management to set performance standards, leading to a more consistent dining experience for guests.
- Maximized staff productivity with effective scheduling and tasks according to individual skillsets.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Store Clerk
Pete's House of Spirits
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Assisted in maintaining a welcoming store atmosphere by keeping common areas clean, well-lit, and inviting for customers.
- Assisted customer by locating items, processing payments, and carrying out heavy purchases.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Processed credit, debit and cash transactions correctly to obtain full payment of customer purchases, running cash register.
- Operated POS systems to accurately process customer purchases.
Line Worker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily quotas and improve overall productivity on the line.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Adapted quickly to changing production schedules, effectively managing workload to meet deadlines consistently.
- Mastered various roles within the assembly line, showcasing versatility and adaptability that contributed to increased operational efficiency.
- Prepped Veggies, sauces, and bread for backup and the line making suer that all items are fresh and bread is baked to correct temps
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Took on extra shifts during peak work periods to keep on schedule.
- Trained new employees on production line machinery for maximum output and safety.
- Made sure everything was to temp and sanitized all day
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
CMU
Grand Junction, CO06-2021
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Equipment usage
- Customer service
- Ingredient knowledge
- Menu memorization
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Sous Chef
Bistro 743
09.2024 - 12.2024
Line Cook
Wienerschnitzel
07.2023 - 09.2024
Store Clerk
Pete's House of Spirits
04.2021 - 11.2022
Line Worker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
02.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
CMU
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