Samantha Nicole Dela Torre
Charlottetown,Canada
Summary
Motivated and dedicated college student seeking opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop and ready to use skills in food preparation. Eager to expand knowledge and embrace new challenges, quick learner with strong adaptability. Excel in effective communication and thrive in collaborative team environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier - Part-time
Esso Stratford
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Made popcorn.
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store area.
- Conducted property inspections for potential hazards.
- Resolved issues with jammed receipt printers at fuel stations.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Adapted swiftly to newly integrated POS technologies.
Cook – Seasonal, Full-time
HAP Westmark Inn Dawson City
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Overall food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Executed thorough cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and storage areas.
- Executed supplementary tasks assigned by Chef and Sous Chef.
- Prepare and cook dishes for service.
- Cleaned dishes and cutlery.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Collaborated with servers to comprehend special customer requests.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Exhibited exceptional multitasking ability, handling numerous orders at once.
- Learn and prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Organized and prioritized tasks to ensure efficient food preparation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook – Seasonal, Full-time
HAP Westmark Inn Dawson City
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed culinary operations for morning meals.
- Executed the creation of uniform dishes several times a day, ensuring quality.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Balanced numerous tasks simultaneously while maintaining optimal presentation.
- Complied with recipes for food preparation.
- Organized cooking supplies and workstations for efficient operations.
- Organized and prioritized kitchen duties for efficient food preparation.
- Monitored quality control consistently.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Accommodated special dietary needs and requests.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Managed opening shift kitchen tasks.
Cook – Seasonal, Part-time
Riverwest Bistro
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Wash dishes, cutlery, and trash disposal
- Attend to closing duties of the establishment
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed simultaneous orders during busy periods, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced kitchen environment.
Education
Culinary Arts Diploma -
Holland College Culinary Institute of Canada
Charlottetown, PE05-2024
Pastry Arts -
Holland College Culinary Institute of Canada
12.2024
Skills
- Active listening
- Written and verbal communication
- Cooking and baking
- Reliability and punctuality
- Team collaboration
- Time management skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Customer service
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Certification
Food Safety Certificate, 09/01/22, 09/30/27
Timeline
Cook – Seasonal, Part-time
Riverwest Bistro
06.2024 - 08.2024
Cook – Seasonal, Full-time
HAP Westmark Inn Dawson City
05.2024 - 08.2024
Cook – Seasonal, Full-time
HAP Westmark Inn Dawson City
05.2023 - 09.2023
Cashier - Part-time
Esso Stratford
09.2021 - 02.2023
Pastry Arts -
Holland College Culinary Institute of Canada
Culinary Arts Diploma -
Holland College Culinary Institute of Canada
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