Samantha Eckford
Red Lake,ON
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Howey Bay Motel
Red Lake, ON
05.2020 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstation and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
Personal Support Worker
Northwood Lodge
Red Lake, Ontario
03.2021 - 02.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported mobility and transportation for residents within the facility.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Communicated effectively with residents to understand their needs and preferences.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge base.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Education
Red Lake Adult Learning Centre
Red Lake, ONSkills
- Positive and professional
- Problem-solving
- Order delivery practices
- High volume production capability
- Health and safety compliance
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cleaning and organization
- Allergen awareness
- Calm demeanor
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Time management
- New hire training
- Dietary restriction support
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Computer proficiency
Certification
- CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
- SAFE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE
- GPA CERTIFICATE [GENTLE PERSUASION APPROACH]
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Northwood Lodge
03.2021 - 02.2025
Cook
Howey Bay Motel
05.2020 - Current
Red Lake Adult Learning Centre