Samantha Feery
Summary
Dynamic Cook with extensive experience at Big Fig, excelling in food presentation and multitasking in high-pressure environments. Known for crafting customized meal options and fostering a family-like fun atmosphere. Proven care in every dish served.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Ducane
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Executed creative and visually appealing plating techniques.
- Maintained productivity and service quality while working solo.
- Confidence with prep list and starting what the priority is first.
- Communication on low stock, what needs to be ordered.
- Successfully met dietary requirements.
Chef
Thredbo
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Cooking to order and prepping most shifts.
- Directed one of the most frequented cafes in a mountain setting.
- Mentally and physically able to handle the busiest days of the season.
Baker
Ceilo
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Supplied baked goods like cookies, brownies, and tarts to various cafes.
- Contributed ideas for cake of the week and daily new chiffon's.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
Chef
Big Fig
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed meal preparation and cooking duties for the duration of the shift.
- Monitored stock levels.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and readiness by inspecting before and after shifts.
- Operated Chomp app effectively in both morning and night shifts to support team productivity.
- Managers confident in handing me with new employees and teaching.
- Working busy Christmas/ski seasons.
- Writing prep/order lists and stocktake.
- Catering and bulk cooking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Devon Community
Devon 04.2012
Skills
- Customer Service
- Food presentation
- Multitasking and Kitchen Organization
- Recipe-based cooking
- Knife skills
- Japanese cooking
- Teaching/volunteer
- High pressures
- Team player
Timeline
Chef
Thredbo
05.2025 - 09.2025
Chef
Ducane
02.2025 - 12.2025
Baker
Ceilo
07.2024 - 10.2024
Chef
Big Fig
07.2021 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Devon Community