Zach Evans
Lee's Summit
Summary
I am a hardworking cook with a positive attitude. My first restaurant was a Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi bar, and I would still work there if it wasn't located in Kirksville, Missouri. I have gotten a lot of valuable experience working in a larger, corporate kitchen at Cooper's Hawk, but I would love to get back into a sushi restaurant, particularly one that is locally-owned, because I am much more passionate about that type of work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
- Worked pantry, fry, broil stations on the line and also helped with prep.
- Performed general line cook responsibilities including plating every dish accurately and consistently, keeping a clean workspace, and communicating with other members of the kitchen.
- Executed banquets, catering, and private events up to 60 people by myself. This involved everything from creating a prep list to serving the guests a 3-4 course meal.
Lead Cook
Bonzai
01.2021 - 05.2024
- During my 3 years at Bonzai I worked my way up from dish washer to lead cook
- As lead cook I was in charge of the back kitchen, which included managing 2-4 people on a typical night
- We received tickets from the front, and were completely responsible for preparing appetizers, dinners, soups, and salads in a timely fashion
- One of my biggest priorities as lead cook was cleanliness, ensuring that me and the other cooks followed proper food safety and sanitation guidelines
- I was responsible for delegating cooking jobs: who is cooking, plating, prepping, etc.
- I was responsible for prepping and re-stocking the back kitchen, and coordinating what we need to prep and order with the owner of the restaurant
Retail Worker
The Water Hole
04.2017 - 08.2022
- I worked retail at the Water Hole for about 5 years, and I never missed a shift and still have a great relationship with the owner
- A big part of this job was customer service, helping customers find the right chemicals for their pools.
- I worked in a very social environment and got along well with coworkers of different ages and lifestyles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lee's Summit West
Lee's Summit, MO05-2019
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Decision Making
- Food Presentation
- Knife Skills
- Keeping Up with a Busy Kitchen
- Recipe preparation
Certification
Food Handlers Certification (MO for 3 years)
LANGUAGES
Spanish Intermediate
Timeline
Line Cook
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
Lead Cook
Bonzai
01.2021 - 05.2024
Retail Worker
The Water Hole
04.2017 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Lee's Summit West
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