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Samantha Huff

Anaheim

Summary

Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Sun Mar Nursing, adept in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to customize meals for diverse dietary needs while maintaining high food quality and presentation. Strong customer service skills complemented by effective teamwork, ensuring satisfaction and compliance with health regulations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Sun Mar Nursing
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Knowledge of diet accommodations and textures based off of patients needs.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Portion control.

Chef

Coventry Court Health Center
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Texture control for multiple medical conditions, including: Blenderized, Mech soft, Chopped, Regular and liquid diet.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

Delivery Driver

Amazon
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.

Prep Cook

Farmhouse at Rodgers Gardens
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.

Group Leader

YMCA
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
  • Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
  • Mentored team members to enhance their skillsets, resulting in higher-quality work and improved job satisfaction.
  • Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
  • Assisted students with homework issues and helped to incorporate positive study skills.
  • Responsible for 25 to 1 ratio with children of all different needs.

Education

Culinary Degree - Culinary

Culinary Lab
Tustin
03-2021

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Food presentation
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Sauce preparation
  • Sanitation guidelines

Timeline

Chef

Sun Mar Nursing
08.2024 - 01.2025

Delivery Driver

Amazon
03.2023 - 08.2023

Chef

Coventry Court Health Center
03.2022 - 08.2024

Prep Cook

Farmhouse at Rodgers Gardens
03.2021 - 03.2022

Group Leader

YMCA
03.2017 - 01.2020

Culinary Degree - Culinary

Culinary Lab

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