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Zachary Krieg

bel air

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Bonefish Grill, excelling in food safety and kitchen management. Proven track record in enhancing team collaboration and streamlining processes, resulting in improved efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in cooking techniques and effective communication, dedicated to delivering high-quality dishes and fostering a positive work environment.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Bonefish Grill
09.2017 - Current
  • Helped kitchen team in preparing high-quality seafood dishes, ensuring adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
  • Trained and mentored other cooks, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
  • Executed seasonal menus, incorporating fresh ingredients while maintaining food quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined food preparation processes, increasing kitchen efficiency and reducing wait times for patrons.
  • Maintained food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting a safe working environment.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.

Store Manager

Jersey Mikes
09.2015 - 09.2017
  • Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored staff to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
  • Managed inventory levels, implementing effective stock control measures to minimize losses.
  • Developed and executed promotional strategies to drive sales and improve customer engagement.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.

Pizza Cook

Little Caesars
05.2013 - 08.2015
  • Prepared high-quality pizzas by following standardized recipes and maintaining consistent cooking methods.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow, improving overall kitchen efficiency during peak hours.
  • Cooked assembled pizzas in oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in electronic system from start to finish.
  • Handled high-volume orders during peak times with accuracy and speed while maintaining attention to detail for each pizza creation.
  • Unloaded delivery truck to place food items and ingredients in designated space.
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
  • Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices for food preparation and safety protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD

Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen management
  • Food presentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communications
  • Team collaboration
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Food quality

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Jersey Mikes Managerial Certification by completing a in person corporate supervised high volume lunch service as a shift lead with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • Certified Manager (ServSafe Certification), Jersey Mikes - 2016-2017

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Chef

Bonefish Grill
09.2017 - Current

Store Manager

Jersey Mikes
09.2015 - 09.2017

Pizza Cook

Little Caesars
05.2013 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Harford Community College

Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering

Harford Community College

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