ELIZABETH ZAUN
Conowingo
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Line Cook
Great Wolf Lodge Resort
Perryville
04.2024 - Current
- Cooked and plated dishes according to restaurant standards and recipes.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, marinating, and measuring for daily menu items.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Coordinated multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring organization and efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations, contributing to a safe and efficient cooking environment.
- Followed health regulations to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Professional Dog Groomer
Wonmore Kennels
Port Deposit
04.2021 - Current
- Groomed pets using a variety of clippers, scissors, shears, combs, brushes and other grooming tools.
- Examined dogs to assess coat condition, skin health, and identify any potential medical issues.
- Educated customers on proper maintenance techniques to enhance pet health and grooming longevity.
- Discussed pricing options with customers to recommend tailored service packages that met their pet's specific needs.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into the system.
- Responded to customer inquiries in a timely manner via phone or email communication.
Sandwich Artist
Malin's Market and Deli
Newark
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Prepared sandwiches and salads using quality ingredients and tailored to customer requests.
- Prepared and served meals tailored to individual guest preferences.
- Delivered superior customer service focused on quality and meeting customer needs.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive a positive image for the business.
- Ensured all menu items were prepared in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Stored food properly to prevent spoilage, cross-contamination and illnesses.
- Ensured kitchen supplies were rotated to maintain freshness and quality.
- Followed established procedures for handling money transactions accurately.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Trained sandwich artists to maintain high standards of quality and attention to detail in food preparation.
Assistant Deli Manager
Weis
Havre De Grace
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Conducted daily inventory of products to maintain stock levels, notifying Deli Manager of shortages for timely restocking.
- Monitored quality control of prepared foods, making sure they met company standards in terms of taste, presentation and portion size.
- Trained new employees on specific job responsibilities.
- Assessed staff performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Delegated tasks to staff, establishing priorities and goals to enhance team efficiency.
- Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
- Ensured that all food items were properly labeled according to local health department regulations.
Education
Training Certificate - Administrative Medical Assisting
Las Vegas College
Las Vegas, NVHigh School Diploma -
Delcastle Vo-Tech High School
Wilmington, DESkills
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Meal Preparation
- Food Safety Practices
- Food presentation
- Safety management
- Decision-Making
- Customer Service
- Dependable
- Responsible
- Team collaboration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Restaurant Line Cook
Great Wolf Lodge Resort
04.2024 - Current
Professional Dog Groomer
Wonmore Kennels
04.2021 - Current
Sandwich Artist
Malin's Market and Deli
10.2017 - 06.2020
Assistant Deli Manager
Weis
10.2010 - 10.2012
Training Certificate - Administrative Medical Assisting
Las Vegas College
High School Diploma -
Delcastle Vo-Tech High School