Sam Clarke

Cascadia Pizza Co. — Team Member (Restaurant & Catering)
Summers 2022–2024
Worked three consecutive summers as a key team member at Cascadia Pizza Co., gaining hands-on experience in both the brick-and-mortar restaurant and the mobile catering unit. Served at weddings, corporate events, festivals, and day-to-day restaurant operations, adapting to a wide range of roles in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepared pizzas from start to finish, including dough stretching, topping assembly, and wood-fired oven cooking.
• Operated point-of-sale systems and provided efficient, friendly customer service when taking orders and handling transactions.
• Assisted with onsite event catering, ensuring timely service, organized food preparation, and clean presentation in high-pressure environments.
• Took part in end-of-day cleaning, restocking, and truck or store closing procedures to ensure smooth operations and health code compliance.
• Adapted to various roles as needed, demonstrating flexibility, reliability, and a strong team-first mindset.

Skills & Strengths:

• Experienced in both restaurant and event-based food service environments with a focus on quality, speed, and cleanliness.
• Strong work ethic, dependable, and quick to follow direction with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Proven ability to stay calm and efficient during peak hours and under event-related time constraints.

Little Caesars — Crew Member
May 2024 – June 2024
Worked as a crew member in a fast-paced quick-service pizza environment, handling both kitchen and front-of-house responsibilities while maintaining a focus on speed, consistency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembled and baked pizzas according to brand standards, ensuring quality and accuracy under time pressure.
• Provided customer service at the register and drive-thru, taking orders, processing payments, and handling inquiries.
• Maintained cleanliness across the kitchen and customer areas, regularly completing sanitation and restocking tasks.
• Assisted with daily opening and closing procedures, including prepping ingredients, cleaning equipment, and securing the store.
• Communicated effectively with team members to meet rush demands and uphold a smooth workflow.

Skills & Strengths:

• Comfortable multitasking in high-volume, time-sensitive environments.
• Dependable team player with strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Fast learner who adapts quickly to procedures, customer service systems, and shift needs.