ZACH CHAFFINS
Garrett
Summary
Hardworking and adaptable individual with experience leading teams and managing operations, looking to further develop technical skills and grow within the technology industry. Committed to learning new tools and applying a results-driven mindset to achieve meaningful impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Bridgewater Group Inc
Auburn, IN
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared and cooked food according to recipes and company standards.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitized kitchen and food prep area.
- Completed daily prep tasks to ensure efficient service operations.
- Followed food safety guidelines and sanitation procedures to maintain health compliance.
Tank Fabrication Lead
Assmann Corporation of America
Garrett, IN
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Prepared and assembled tanks according to detailed blueprints and technical specifications.
- Supervised daily operations and ensured team members remained focused and productive.
- Enforced company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Led and coordinated a team of 6 employees to meet production goals and deadlines.
Press Operator
Griffith Rubber Mills
Garrett, IN
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Operated press machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensured product quality by performing routine inspections and adhering to company quality standards.
- Monitored production processes and made necessary adjustments to maintain efficiency and consistency.
Cook
Bridgewater Group Inc
Auburn, IN
07.2015 - 02.2019
- Prepared and cooked food according to recipes and company standards.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitized kitchen and food prep area.
- Completed daily prep tasks to ensure efficient service operations.
- Followed food safety guidelines and sanitation procedures to maintain health compliance.
Cook
Red Tortilla
Auburn, IN
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Maintained a clean, organized, and fully sanitized kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed back-of-house operations, including inventory control, ordering supplies, and stock rotation.
- Oversaw food preparation and cooking to ensure quality, consistency, and timely service.
- Coordinated workflow to maintain efficiency during high-volume service periods.
Education
GED - GED
Adult Education
Auburn, IN01-2008
Skills
- Quality Control
- Manufacturing
- Supervising experience
- Warehouse experience
- Distribution center
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Quality control
- Forklift
- Plastics injection molding
- Computer skills
- Root cause analysis
- Blueprint reading
- Time management
- Driving
- Quality inspection
Timeline
Cook
Bridgewater Group Inc
01.2025 - 01.2026
Tank Fabrication Lead
Assmann Corporation of America
04.2021 - 12.2024
Press Operator
Griffith Rubber Mills
02.2019 - 01.2020
Cook
Bridgewater Group Inc
07.2015 - 02.2019
Cook
Red Tortilla
07.2014 - 04.2015
GED - GED
Adult Education