Zachary Husted
Minneapolis
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Lead with proven expertise in food preparation, sanitation standards, and team training. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that enhances kitchen efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Great Wolf Lodge
Bloomington, MN
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored kitchen equipment performance, facilitating maintenance to prevent downtime.
- Developed daily staff schedules, optimizing labor efficiency during peak hours.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by implementing strict kitchen cleaning routines.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among kitchen staff.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Kitchen Lead
Sterling Pointe Assisted Care Facilty
Princeton, MN
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and equipment usage for efficient workflow.
- Coordinated inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste and shortages.
- Implemented cooking techniques that enhanced menu offerings and guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients to elevate dining experience.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to maintain compliance with local regulations and industry best practices.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in cooking techniques, plating, and presentation.
- Developed new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and current food trends.
- Collaborated with executive chef on menu development, contributing creative ideas for innovative dishes that drove increased sales revenue.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Education
Zimmerman High School
Zimmerman, MN05-2020
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Knife skills
- Hygiene practices
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Nutrition
- Recipe creation
- Safety audits
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Great Wolf Lodge
06.2024 - Current
Kitchen Lead
Sterling Pointe Assisted Care Facilty
02.2023 - 04.2024
Zimmerman High School