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Zion St John

Austin,TX

Summary

Team-oriented prep cook with several years of hands-on experience preparing food in fast-paced eating environments. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly. Hardworking and punctual individual possessing excellent manual dexterity and familiarity of kitchen safety and health rules.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prep Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
New Braunfels, TX
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
  • Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.

Prep Cook

Sonnet Hill
San Jose, CA
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed.
  • Assisted in serving meals to residents as needed.
  • Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
  • Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
  • Modified standard recipes to address residents requests for substitutions or allergen, and health concerns.

Team Leader

Ike's Love & Sandwiches
San Jose, CA
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
  • Servicing customers, as well as, resolving back of house issues, and flow of overall kitchen.

Education

Culinary Certification - Culinary Arts

JobTrain
Mountain View, CA
10-2022

High School Diploma -

San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
05-2017

Skills

  • Stock Rotation
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Food Processing
  • Special Diet Accommodation
  • Batch Cooking
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Recipe reading
  • Interpersonal Communication

Affiliations

At home cooking, artistic and creative designing, as well as enjoying spend time with friends; and family.

Certification

Culinary Certificate

ServSafe Food Handlers Certification

Timeline

Prep Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
04.2023 - 05.2024

Prep Cook

Sonnet Hill
04.2022 - 02.2023

Team Leader

Ike's Love & Sandwiches
10.2021 - 06.2022

Culinary Certification - Culinary Arts

JobTrain

High School Diploma -

San Marcos

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