Samantha Nyamapfene
Vaughan,ON
Summary
Experienced Pastry Chef successful at producing high-quality, from-scratch jams, creams, sauces and pastries. Focused on providing customers with delicious, quality food and desserts. Systematic, resourceful and bringing top skills in communication and work delegation. Highly-motivated culinary professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Worker
Civeo
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Demonstrated versatility in culinary skills, assisting in various stations such as grill, fryer, or sauté as needed.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Complied with all federal, state, and local regulations governing safe food handling practices within the kitchen environment.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
Kitchen Worker
Campass Group
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Cleaned pots, pans, utensils and other kitchen tools after use.
- Provided input into weekly menu selections based on seasonal produce availability.
- Operated various kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, fryers and blenders.
- Conducted quality control inspections on prepared food items prior to serving.
- Adjusted seasoning mixtures to enhance flavor of dishes.
- Ensured all food items were stored properly and labeled correctly.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss menu updates, operational improvements, and workplace safety concerns.
- Ensured timely delivery of dishes by coordinating efforts between cooking stations during busy service times.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Housekeeper
Civeo (Athabasca )
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Executed comprehensive cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and polishing furniture.
- Maximized efficiency of housekeeping operations through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by ensuring thorough cleaning and timely room turnovers.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Ensured all rooms met hotel cleanliness standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
- Increased room availability by managing time wisely and completing tasks within designated deadlines.
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Reduced the need for deep cleanings by consistently addressing minor maintenance issues.
- Increased guest satisfaction scores, consistently achieving high marks in cleanliness and attention to detail.
Pastry Chef
Virgin Voyages
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored and ordered supplies and baking ingredient stock items such as flour and sugar.
- Answered customer product-related questions by providing ingredients and preparation information.
- Assisted with plating and serving desserts.
- Carried out daily kitchen prep and closing duties with station setup, breakdown and organization.
- Baked gluten-free and other goods with ingredient limitations to meet dietary restrictions.
House Keeping
Royal Caribbean International
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Improved overall cleanliness by thoroughly performing housekeeping tasks in assigned areas.
- Maintained a clean and hazard-free deck environment through diligent housekeeping tasks.
- Supported efficient hospital operations by promptly responding to housekeeping requests and special cleaning needs.
- Coordinated with housekeeping staff to ensure seamless communication regarding guest room status updates.
- Followed sanitation and good housekeeping practices.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and healthy environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and well-stocked living space through meticulous housekeeping practices.
- Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance teams to resolve guest issues in a timely manner.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted housekeeping department with cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
- Reduced complaints by promptly addressing housekeeping issues and concerns raised by guests.
Education
No Degree - Sciencies
High School Deploma
Georgian CollegeAnderson College
Skills
- Conveyor Speed Control
- Equipment Cleaning
- Cooking Machinery Operation
- Recipe Adaptation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Quality Evaluation
- Attention to Detail
- Mixing and Blending
- Ingredients Measurement
- Catering Understanding
- Dessert Preparation
- Customer Service
- Temperature control
- Safe food handling
- Sanitation practices
- Stress tolerance
- First aid training
- Order accuracy
- Allergen awareness
- Hygiene maintenance
- Workstation organization
- Dish garnishing
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Dedicated work ethic
- Verbal and written communication
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning proficiency
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Worker
Civeo
03.2025 - 07.2025
Kitchen Worker
Campass Group
07.2024 - 02.2025
Housekeeper
Civeo (Athabasca )
06.2022 - 05.2024
Pastry Chef
Virgin Voyages
08.2021 - 04.2022
House Keeping
Royal Caribbean International
10.2017 - 04.2020
No Degree - Sciencies
High School Deploma
Anderson College