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Samuel Wright

Rohnert Park,CA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Catering Chef at A Taste of Flavors and Sally Tomatoes. Adept at conceptualizing menus that cater to diverse dietary needs. Skilled in food presentation and recipe-based cooking, I excel in high-pressure, demanding environments, ensuring customer satisfaction through attention to detail and creative problem-solving.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Temporary Food Facility - Cook/Owner

Self Employed
09.2024 - Current
  • 6-8 hr. shifts involving; Set up and breakdown of a pop-up style temporary food facility.
  • Often taking orders, cooking and serving simultaneously with assistance from hired help and cooks.
  • Operating as a two man team, will shop, stock, prepare, and cook entrees from beginning to end considering special requests and specific customer needs.
  • Maintain stations with supplies and materials for maximum productivity.
  • 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.

Catering Chef

A Taste of Flavors - Event Planning and Catering
09.2022 - 03.2025
  • Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
  • Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and menu considerations
  • Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
  • Followed all safety instructions to avoid injuries when operating heavy equipment in kitchen.
  • Addressed customer complaints with openness and figure out creative solutions to resolve event issues.
  • Crafted exciting catering options for clients.

Electrical Installer III

Tesla Energy
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Prepared preliminary sketches and calculated estimates based upon parts and labor.
  • Installed electrical components to power backup battery devices and photovoltaic systems for residential use.
  • Used variety of equipment, tools and materials to install electrical systems and components.
  • Installed and tested over 100 120/208 and 240/600 volt systems, involving commissioning and troubleshooting.
  • Would need to load truck from wearhouse with all system parts, safety data sheets and job site necessities.
  • Referred to schematics and blueprints to develop battery backup installation plans conforming to clients' specifications.
  • Measured, cut and manipulated conduit to lay out wiring circuits.
  • Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.

Line Cook, Banquet and Catering Cook

Sally Tomatoes DBA Heirloom Cafe
02.2016 - 11.2018
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts For Continued Education Certificate

C.I.A. {Culinary Institute of America}At Greystone
Saint Helena, CA

Skills

  • Food presentation and styling
  • Entree preparation and design
  • ordering, invoicing, and shipment receiving prioritization
  • Recipe-based cooking
  • Knives skills training
  • Attention to detail with plating presentation
  • Fine dining
  • Worked several stations upon completion of specific cours studies, ie Protien cooking techniques 101 to grill Ardinegrillardine station or saute cook
  • 140 Continued education credits

Certification

Serve-safe food safety certification

Timeline

Temporary Food Facility - Cook/Owner

Self Employed
09.2024 - Current

Catering Chef

A Taste of Flavors - Event Planning and Catering
09.2022 - 03.2025

Electrical Installer III

Tesla Energy
09.2019 - 05.2021

Line Cook, Banquet and Catering Cook

Sally Tomatoes DBA Heirloom Cafe
02.2016 - 11.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts For Continued Education Certificate

C.I.A. {Culinary Institute of America}At Greystone

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