Claudia Samaniego
4702 Steeplechase Ave North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Adept at elevating kitchen operations, I honed my expertise in menu planning and sanitation practices at the prestigious Fontainebleau Hotel Casino. Leading teams with a focus on efficiency and food safety, my skills in food preparation and staff training significantly boosted quality standards, showcasing my ability to blend technical prowess with leadership finesse.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
First Cook
Fontainebleau Hotel Casino
Las Vegas , Nevada
12.2022 - Current
- Planned and prepared meals according to menu specifications and production schedules.
- Ensured food safety standards were met during all stages of food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, storage areas, refrigerators, freezers.
First Cook
Bellagio Banquets
Las Vegas , NV
01.2019 - Current
- Planned and prepared meals according to menu specifications and production schedules.
- Ensured food safety standards were met during all stages of food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, storage areas, refrigerators, freezers.
Chef De Partie
SLS Hotel Casino
Las Vegas , NV
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
1st Cook
Wynn Resorts
Las Vegas , NV
04.2007 - 08.2014
- Planned and prepared meals according to menu specifications and production schedules.
- Ensured food safety standards were met during all stages of food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, storage areas, refrigerators, freezers.
Las Vegas Convention Center Banquets
Aramark Lead Pantry Supervisor Garden Manger
Las Vegas , NV
12.2010 - 07.2013
- Answered incoming customer inquiries via telephone, email, and chat to provide product and service information.
- Provided customers with product and service information including pricing and availability.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
Cook Garden Manger
Imperial Palace Casino
Las Vegas , NV
05.2004 - 12.2007
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Community Collage
North Las Vegas, NV07-2014
Skills
- Sanitation Practices
- Portion Control
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
Timeline
First Cook
Fontainebleau Hotel Casino
12.2022 - Current
First Cook
Bellagio Banquets
01.2019 - Current
Chef De Partie
SLS Hotel Casino
03.2015 - 12.2018
Las Vegas Convention Center Banquets
Aramark Lead Pantry Supervisor Garden Manger
12.2010 - 07.2013
1st Cook
Wynn Resorts
04.2007 - 08.2014
Cook Garden Manger
Imperial Palace Casino
05.2004 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Community Collage
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