Samantha Fuentes
Kingston,Ontario
Summary
Motivated culinary student with skills and experience necessary to successfully handle challenges of work. Proficient in overseeing team members, and monitoring supplies. Stays ahead of production targets and delivers quality results with every dish.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Heist Restaurant & Wine Club
Kingston, ON
11.2022 - Current
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
Prep Cook / Dishwasher
Holiday Inn Waterfront
Kingston, Ontario
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Adaptive capacity Cooperation
- Safe food handling Kitchen equipment operation, Prepared ingredients, garnishes and side dishes in advance to expedite meal service
- Prepared food items to support Cook in high-volume kitchen
- Washed dishes, pots and utensils using established cleaning methods
- Estimated ingredients and supplies needed to prepare for next day service
- Prepped and cut vegetables and meat for use in entrees
- Scaled, mixed and baked cakes, cookies, pastries, pies, bread and other sweet and savory treats.
Cook's Assistant
Escuela Culinaria de las Americas
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Washed, peeled, cut and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment
- Tasted, smelled, or pierced food with utensils to determine doneness
- Adhered to storage and rotation protocols to maintain food freshness.
Hult
- International Business School
- Managing Innovation and Technology Threats certificate, 2022.
Education
Culinary Management Diploma - Culinary Arts
St Lawrence College
High School Diploma - Arts and Science
Logos Academy
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Special Requests
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Entree Preparation
- Experience in Seafood Processing
- Meat Cutting
- Time Management
- Leadership
Certification
- N21 English A: English & Literature N5 4 - Diploma Programme Certificate - 2022.
- Food Handler Certificate 2022 WHIMS certificate 2022
- Hult International Business School Certificate - Managing Innovation and Technology
Languages
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Line Cook
Heist Restaurant & Wine Club
11.2022 - Current
Prep Cook / Dishwasher
Holiday Inn Waterfront
08.2022 - 11.2022
Cook's Assistant
Escuela Culinaria de las Americas
03.2021 - 07.2022
Hult
Culinary Management Diploma - Culinary Arts
St Lawrence College
High School Diploma - Arts and Science
Logos Academy
- N21 English A: English & Literature N5 4 - Diploma Programme Certificate - 2022.
- Food Handler Certificate 2022 WHIMS certificate 2022
- Hult International Business School Certificate - Managing Innovation and Technology
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