Zakary Thomas
Salina,UT
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Great Lakes Cheese, excelling in food preparation and safety compliance. Proven ability to streamline processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Skilled in logistics coordination and fostering customer rapport, ensuring efficient operations and a positive dining experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Transporter
Great Lakes Cheese
Fillmore, UT
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and equipment.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring freshness of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to expedite food preparation during peak hours.
- Monitored food safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Created daily specials that enhanced customer satisfaction and menu variety.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing wait times for customers.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Roof Bolter Operator
Bronco Utah Operations
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Operated roof bolting machinery to ensure secure installation of ground support systems.
- Conducted safety inspections and maintained equipment to uphold workplace safety standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Monitored drilling operations for efficiency and adherence to quality control measures.
- Analyzed operational data to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction strategies.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures to minimize equipment downtime and improve reliability.
- Contributed to overall mine stability by accurately drilling holes for bolt placement according to specified patterns.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on bolting equipment to prevent unexpected downtime and costly repairs.
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks during high-pressure situations.
- Maximized mine stability with thorough knowledge of geological conditions when determining appropriate bolt placements.
Order Picker
Carlson Distributors
Hurricane, UT
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to efficiently transport products within warehouse environment.
- Accurately picked orders based on customer specifications using handheld scanners.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to adhere to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment processes.
- Inspected incoming products for quality assurance before stocking shelves.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
- Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
- Optimized order fulfillment processes by regularly communicating with supervisors on any process improvements or issues encountered during daily tasks.
Cook
Dennys Corp
Salina, UT
05.2013 - 07.2018
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and equipment.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring freshness of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to expedite food preparation during peak hours.
- Monitored food safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Created daily specials that enhanced customer satisfaction and menu variety.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing wait times for customers.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cedar Ridge High School
Richfield, UT05.2013
Skills
- First aid training
- Logistics coordination experience
- Customer rapport
- Advanced navigation skills
- Safety protocols
- Load securing proficiency
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment moving
- Transportation
Timeline
Transporter
Great Lakes Cheese
04.2025 - 04.2026
Roof Bolter Operator
Bronco Utah Operations
04.2021 - 01.2024
Order Picker
Carlson Distributors
08.2018 - 03.2021
Cook
Dennys Corp
05.2013 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Cedar Ridge High School