Samantha Yuen
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented chef with 15 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation. Team-oriented and focused on efficiency while providing customers with excellent service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
SAVOURY CHEF FOODS
Vancouver, Canada
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured high quality and presentation standards for all dishes served
- Collaborated with chefs to design seasonal menu offerings
- Coordinated events accommodating guest counts exceeding 400
- Tracked and maintained labour and food cost percentages to meet financial targets
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to identify ways to improve overall business
SOUS CHEF
HONEY SALT
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Placed all food and kitchen supply orders and adjusted inventory levels.
- Planned and posted weekly staff schedule
- Assisted in menu development and seasonal dish creation
- Trained all new staff and contributed in skill development of all cooks
- Ensured food safety and sanitation standards were always met
CHEF DE PARTIE
WILDTALE
Olympic Village
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Contributed to opening team for new location
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently
- Completed training on all prep and line stations to ensure kitchen efficiency
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely service while maintaining menu consistency
CHEF DE PARTIE
THE FLYING PIG
Gastown
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Trained in and worked all prep and line stations
- Completed two years of weekly brunch service
- Prepared all in-house made stocks, sauces, and soups
- Processed all meat, poultry, and seafood including whole halibut
- Assisted with daily lunch features
- Ensured all prep items were complete and stocked for dinner service
PREP/LINE COOK
CACTUS CLUB CAFÉ
Kingsway
09.2010 - 10.2013
- Trained in all prep and line stations and led lunch or dinner services frequently
- Prepared all in-house made sauces and processed all meat, poultry, and seafood
- Followed recipes and specifications accurately
- Helped update prep charts weekly and maintain a low food cost percentage
- Quality checked and ensured proper rotation of all products daily
Education
Culinary Arts -
VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01-2011
High School Diploma -
WINDERMERE SECONDARY
01-2008
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Communication and problem solving
Timeline
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
SAVOURY CHEF FOODS
03.2023 - Current
SOUS CHEF
HONEY SALT
05.2018 - 12.2022
CHEF DE PARTIE
WILDTALE
07.2017 - 04.2018
CHEF DE PARTIE
THE FLYING PIG
10.2013 - 08.2016
PREP/LINE COOK
CACTUS CLUB CAFÉ
09.2010 - 10.2013
Culinary Arts -
VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
WINDERMERE SECONDARY