Samantha Grandson
640 Ridge Road SE,Washington, DC
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in creating innovative and delicious dishes, with a proven track record in menu development and business management. 10+ Years as an expert in maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication. Skilled in vendor relations and event management, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef/Owner
Not Cha Moma's Catering With Samantha, LLC.
2020.08 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Lead First Cook
New Outlook LLC
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Stratford University
Falls Church, VA04.2018
Skills
- Vendor Relations
- Event Management
- Meal Preparation
- Purchasing
- Menu Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Kitchen Management
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Portion and Cost control
- Effective Communications
- Account Management
Certification
- SERV SAFE Food Handlers Certification - 2023
- SERV Safe Food Protection Manager & Alcohol Certification - 2023
- Kitchen Management Certification - 2024
- Leadership Training - 2024
- Public Speaking Training - 2024
- Business Writing Training - 2024
- Customer Service Training - 2024
- Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certification - 2024
Timeline
Lead First Cook
New Outlook LLC
2023.05 - 2023.08
Chef/Owner
Not Cha Moma's Catering With Samantha, LLC.
2020.08 - Current
- SERV SAFE Food Handlers Certification - 2023
- SERV Safe Food Protection Manager & Alcohol Certification - 2023
- Kitchen Management Certification - 2024
- Leadership Training - 2024
- Public Speaking Training - 2024
- Business Writing Training - 2024
- Customer Service Training - 2024
- Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certification - 2024
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Stratford University
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