Zachary Rogers
Sterling
Summary
Experienced with food service management, including team leadership, menu planning, and quality control. Utilizes strong organizational skills to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction. Track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high standards of service and safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
Trinity Services Group
10.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Developed a strong team atmosphere within the kitchen staff, enhancing productivity and employee retention rates.
- Developed strategies for minimizing waste during food preparation processes by utilizing proper portioning techniques and reusing ingredients when appropriate.
Lead Food Service Worker
Trinity Services Group
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Led cross-functional teams towards achieving performance goals during peak meal times while maintaining excellent service standards for all patrons.
- Increased overall kitchen efficiency by regularly maintaining equipment, streamlining processes, and delegating tasks effectively.
- Enhanced team efficiency by training new staff members on proper food handling techniques and safety procedures.
- Assisted in managing department budget by monitoring expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and adhering to financial targets.
Food Service Worker
Trinity Services Group
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Monitor Technician
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Observe and interpret cardiac arrhythmia across many patients while coordinating information with nurses and primary care teams.
UPS Seasonal Driver Helper
United Parcel Service, UPS
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Assist UPS drivers in delivery and navigation on their route during the holiday season.
Kitchen Assistant/Dishwasher/cook
Ponderosa Brewing Company
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Undertook a variety of responsibilities and tasks in a commercial kitchen environment, Offered to transfer to a new location to help out the manager with staffing issues. Management changed and the new position was far less active than I prefer, ended up leaving shortly afterwards.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Profit & Loss
- Kitchen Experience
- Ordering and purchasing
- Staff training and development
- Sanitation standards
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager
- August 2017 to August 2022
Timeline
Food Service Director
Trinity Services Group
10.2022 - Current
Lead Food Service Worker
Trinity Services Group
08.2021 - 10.2022
Food Service Worker
Trinity Services Group
05.2021 - 08.2021
Monitor Technician
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
03.2019 - 03.2021
UPS Seasonal Driver Helper
United Parcel Service, UPS
10.2018 - 01.2019
Kitchen Assistant/Dishwasher/cook
Ponderosa Brewing Company
03.2018 - 08.2018
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Central New Mexico Community College
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