Zeina Washburn
23124 Hoover Ave,MI
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Vivios
Warren, MI
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure quality and consistency in food preparation.
- Developed and implemented new recipes to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks on culinary techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Streamlined food prep processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste in the kitchen.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations during food preparation and handling.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Sterling Heights, MI
04.2021 - 10.2025
- Prepared ingredients following recipes and food safety standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring proper usage and maintenance.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
- Learned menu items and cooking techniques to enhance efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to changing kitchen demands during peak hours.
- 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.
Line Cook/ Pizza Maker
Buddy’s
Warren, MI
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Prepared and cooked food items according to standardized recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring proper use and maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices.
- Provided feedback on menu items, contributing to recipe development and seasonal offerings.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Assembly Line Worker
Sonus
Warren, MI
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Operated assembly line machinery to ensure consistent production flow.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes and reduce downtime.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of production output and inventory levels for reporting purposes.
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
Line Cook/ Dishwasher
Chili's Restaurant
Troy, MI
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Prepared menu items according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistent taste and presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak service times, enhancing efficiency.
- Assisted in training new cooks on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment use.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, surpassing health inspection requirements.
- Assisted in training of new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen's high standards quickly.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Park
Oak Park, MISkills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Frying
Cooking techniques
Knife skills
Sanitation
Supply restocking
Surface cleaning
Hospitality and service industry background
Food presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Grilling
Portion control
Order verification
Beautiful presentation of food
Sauce making
Timeline
Cook
Vivios
11.2024 - 12.2025
Line Cook/ Pizza Maker
Buddy’s
09.2023 - 02.2025
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
04.2021 - 10.2025
Assembly Line Worker
Sonus
02.2019 - 06.2022
Line Cook/ Dishwasher
Chili's Restaurant
07.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Oak Park