Samantha Kleckner
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Seasoned culinary professional with extensive experience at Oregon Dairy, adept in food safety oversight and fostering team efficiency. Excelled in recipe-based cooking and mentoring junior staff, significantly enhancing kitchen operations. Renowned for exceptional knife skills and a ServSafe certification, consistently delivering high-quality dishes and customer satisfaction. Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
TFB Catering
Lancaster, PA
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Cook
Per Diem
Lititz, PA
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Trained new employees on proper cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Assisted in cooking and plating dishes according to restaurant standards.
- Organized workstations with necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Brunnerville hotel
Lititz, PA
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
Cook/ Prep Cook/ Supervisor
Oregon Dairy
Lancaster, PA
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Conestoga Valley High School
Lancaster, PA06-2020
Skills
- Food handling
- Sauteing
- Frying
- Order prioritization
- Dish preparation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food safety oversight
- Event catering
- Order delivery practices
- Food pairing
- Knife skills
- ServSafe certified
Certification
- Servsafe certification 2023-2028
Timeline
Cook
TFB Catering
12.2023 - 01.2025
Cook
Per Diem
12.2023 - 06.2024
Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Brunnerville hotel
09.2022 - 02.2024
Cook/ Prep Cook/ Supervisor
Oregon Dairy
05.2019 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Conestoga Valley High School
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